Presenter Information

Cayla Otto

Abstract

This project attempts to commemorate the multi-faceted, often misunderstood history of the moral treatment project at the Athens Insane Asylum using land-conscious (specifically, EarthShip) methods to construct a functional art piece for the public to enjoy.

Status

Undergraduate

Department

Environmental Studies

College

Honors Tutorial College

Campus

Athens

Faculty Mentor

Kirchner, Nicole

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Sustaining the History of the Athens Insane Asylum with Land-conscious Artwork

This project attempts to commemorate the multi-faceted, often misunderstood history of the moral treatment project at the Athens Insane Asylum using land-conscious (specifically, EarthShip) methods to construct a functional art piece for the public to enjoy.