PSIAX has been active since 2002, publishing studies and reflections on drawing and image. It is jointly run by the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto, the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto and EAAD - School of Architecture, Art and Design of the University of Minho, and is edited by the research units i2ADS - Institute for Research in Art, Design and Society and Lab2PT - Laboratory of Landscapes, Heritage and Territory.

Vol. 1 No. #8 - 2ª série (2024): Drawing and Ecology

Drawing and images can reflect human thoughts and concerns, representations of nature, and our ideas about the world in a contemporary context marked by pressing ecological and sustainability issues.

Does drawing reveal how we relate to our planet, to nature, and our integrated or detached consciousness regarding the natural world? Do images reflect our growing awareness of our negative impact on the planet and the need to act differently?

Ecology, as the science of the interdependence of organisms and their environment, offers valuable insights into the interaction between humans and non-humans, between sentient beings and their environment. Today, it plays a fundamental role in understanding and solving environmental issues such as excessive consumption, climate change, biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, pollution, or the depletion of our planet.

We want to understand how images or drawings can critically question these themes, explore these ideas, and represent our connections between species, potentially proposing alternatives or highlighting current concerns. How can drawing, as a materialization of thought, formalization of ideas, and construction of solutions, inspire, mobilize, educate, and inspire? How does drawing bear witness to our actions, solutions, and changes in our ecological culture?

Published: 23-02-2026

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