Preserving Green Public Spaces Through Artistic Action: OnTop Residency, A Case Study
Session
Integrated Design
Description
This paper investigates the methods of preserving green public spaces through artistic actions. It will focus on the project entitled “On Top Residency” created by Fatmir Mustafa - Karllo, which utilizes unused space in the property in the outskirts of Prishtina, specifically a hill in Butovc, along Kavaja Street. Special focus will be given to artistic occupation as means towards caring for the environment through artistic and cultural activities. The rationale for choosing the land lot 09136-0, in Butovc, for this art initiative will be discussed in detail. An exploration into the phenomenon of dwindling public spaces, especially green ones, as a result of the construction of apartment buildings, luxury villas, as well as gated communities, will be central to the presentation. Furthermore, we will focus on discussing an increase in inequality resulting from unchecked and unrestricted urbanization practices, as well as how art could be used to raise awareness against the commercialization of public spaces. Finally, we will focus on the ways in which “On Top Residency” aims to preserve, promote, and make better use of public spaces through art.
Keywords:
artistic action, public spaces, green spaces, art, contemporary art, artistic occupation, nature, public art, curation, artworks
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-47-5
First Page
1
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
30-10-2021 12:00 AM
End Date
30-10-2021 12:00 AM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2021.118
Recommended Citation
Mustafa, Fatmir and Bytyçi, Artrit, "Preserving Green Public Spaces Through Artistic Action: OnTop Residency, A Case Study" (2021). UBT International Conference. 48.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2021UBTIC/all-events/48
Preserving Green Public Spaces Through Artistic Action: OnTop Residency, A Case Study
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
This paper investigates the methods of preserving green public spaces through artistic actions. It will focus on the project entitled “On Top Residency” created by Fatmir Mustafa - Karllo, which utilizes unused space in the property in the outskirts of Prishtina, specifically a hill in Butovc, along Kavaja Street. Special focus will be given to artistic occupation as means towards caring for the environment through artistic and cultural activities. The rationale for choosing the land lot 09136-0, in Butovc, for this art initiative will be discussed in detail. An exploration into the phenomenon of dwindling public spaces, especially green ones, as a result of the construction of apartment buildings, luxury villas, as well as gated communities, will be central to the presentation. Furthermore, we will focus on discussing an increase in inequality resulting from unchecked and unrestricted urbanization practices, as well as how art could be used to raise awareness against the commercialization of public spaces. Finally, we will focus on the ways in which “On Top Residency” aims to preserve, promote, and make better use of public spaces through art.