ecology

Emma van der Leest

Trained as a product designer, Emma is invested in biodesign and explores natural solutions and sustainable materials.

Garden of Machines

compos(t)ing kinship in contemporary next nature

Until now it were mostly humans that benefited from machines, which take over difficult tasks. But what if plants, animals and ecosystems could also take advantage of new technology? What would the...

Casting Doubt's Answering Card

The tool to find out which type of artist you would have been

Designed by artists Jasmin Moeller and Masha Ru in collaboration with Mediamatic, this answering card is your tool to answer the thirty questions about life and art of the Casting Doubts project.

Pee for plants: how to

An introduction to the use of urine as fertiliser

If you have ever wondered whether and how you can use your own urine to grow luxuriant plants and healthy veggies, here you can find some useful pieces of information on methods and timing for...

Do you feel half-asleep?

Question 30/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is yes, then sow California poppy in growbed no.30 If you don't think so, please sow Watercress in growbed no.30

Are you an independent human being?

Question 29/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Lacy phacelia in growbed no.29 If you don't think so, please sow Marjoram in growbed no.29

Do you want to change the world?

Question 28/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is yes, then sow Field marigold in growbed no.28 If you don't think so, please sow Corn Salad in growbed no.28

Do you have a spiritual duty?

Question 27/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Elecampane in growbed no.27 If you don't think so, please sow Radish in growbed no.27

Do you break social taboos?

Question 26/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Garden angelica in growbed no.26 If you don't think so, please sow Garden Orache in growbed no.26

Do you focus on self-expression?

Question 25/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Scarlet pimpernel in growbed no.25 If you don't think so, please sow Broccoli in growbed no.25

Are you aware of the context?

Question 24/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Mustard in growbed no.24 If you don't think so, please sow Arugula in growbed no.24

Do you lay emphasis on study in your life?

Question 23/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Rutabaga in growbed no.23 If you don't think so, please sow Eggplant in growbed no.23

Are you a self-conscious individual?

Question 22/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Corn marigold and a hint of Dyer's chamomile in growbed no.22 If you don't think so, please sow Coriander in growbed no.22

Do you believe in transfer between generations?

Question 21/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Winged Tobacco in growbed no.21 If you don't think so, please sow Catmints in growbed no.21

Are you patient?

Question 20/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Anise and a hint of Valerian in growbed no.20 If you don't think so, please sow Common Purslane in growbed no.20

Are you bound to conventions?

Question 19/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Fenugreek in growbed no.19 If you don't think so, please sow Cornflower in growbed no.19

Do you see artists as business-orientated…

Question 18/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Cauliflower in growbed no.18 If you don't think so, please sow Bloody Dock in growbed no.18

Are you free?

Question 17/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Verbena in growbed no.17 If you don't think so, please sow Dill in growbed no.17

Are technique and methodology important to you?

Question 16/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Garlic mustard in growbed no.16 If you don't think so, please sow Parsley in growbed no.16

Do you have a critical distance?

Question 15/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Charlock with a hint of Treacle mustard in growbed no.15 If you don't think so, please sow Curly kale in growbed no.15

Are you feeling scared for no reason?

Question 14/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Cowcockle in growbed no.14 If you don't think so, please sow Burdock in growbed no.14

Do you aim at accumulation of knowledge?

Question 13/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Buckwheat in growbed no.13 If you don't think so, please sow Bittercress in growbed no.13

Do you study the work of old masters?

Question 12/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Meadowfoams in growbed no.12 If you don't think so, please sow Chive in growbed no.12

Can you stop observing yourself?

Question 11/30 of Casting Doubt

If your answer is Yes, then sow Chamomile in growbed no.11 If you don't think so, please sow Evening Primrose in growbed no.11