Catherine D’Amours
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Catherine D’Amours is a renowned multidisciplinary artist and a professor-researcher at the School of Design, Université du Québec à Montréal. With a profound commitment to understanding the intricate relationship between humans and their ever-evolving environment, Catherine delves deep into the complex interplay of factors and values that shape environmental identity. Driven by a passion for intertwining technology with nature, she engages with seminal concepts such as solastalgia, the ecosphere, and Earth’s positive emotions. Her work aims to craft aesthetic experiences that foster a dialogue with the broader world around us. At the core of her explorations is the innovative repurposing of technologies, which are often perceived as cold and disembodied, to reconnect them with the living realm.
Beyond her artistic endeavors, Catherine’s pedagogical approach is a testament to her commitment to fostering a deep-seated connection to the natural world. Her teaching philosophy is holistically designed to bridge the gap between humans and nature. Recognizing that we are not external entities observing nature but intrinsic parts of it, Catherine emphasizes the unity of life and the interconnectedness of all beings. Recently, she has developed a keen interest in biomimicry, further underscoring her continuous pursuit of understanding and emulating nature’s intricate designs and processes.
