CreativeMornings Izmir / Biophilia: Güneşin Aydemir

December's theme is "Biophilia"

Appreciate the living.

Integrate with nature.

Bring the outside in.

The "biophilia" articulated by Erich Fromm in the 1960s points to a beautiful idea: Humans have an innate desire and instinct to connect with nature and other living systems, whether human, animal, plant or wild.

The growing hum of busy neighborhoods, heavy traffic, and our reluctant reading on screens can numb our natural senses. However, even in the most urban settings, we express our biophilia by placing a new plant in the corner or letting the greenery grow organically on concrete walls.