Talking Points: WWF and NOMINT
How does the material an artist uses help communicate their message?
NOMINT is a creative studio that works with WWF to explore climate change through art. They carefully choose materials and techniques that connect to the issues they want us to think about. By experimenting with unusual materials and ways of making, NOMINT creates work that helps important messages stand out.
Watch the videos below and use the following questions to explore how NOMINT works with WWF.
Please Note:
This page includes links and videos from external sites, verified at publication but subject to change.
Teachers should review all content for classroom suitability.
Report any issues, and check school firewall settings if videos don’t play.
A Stop-Motion Made of Ice
“We follow the story of a young polar bear that tries to survive in the increasingly melting Arctic environment. In the film, as in real life, Arctic sea ice is melting quickly “changing the Arctic ecosystems forever, causing destruction around the planet.” This is a stark reminder that world leaders need to act now.
We used an innovative combination of 3D-Printing, Mould-Making, and Ice-sculpting to create 500 unique polar bear ice-sculptures that were then used to create the stop-motion animation. More than 1000 liters of ice were used to create the polar-bear sculptures and environment. The film, which took a year to produce, was created by NOMINT co-founder Yannis Konstantinidis, in collaboration with Marcos Savignano and Jua Braga, with music by Ted Regklis.” – Vimeo
Watch the video below to find out how the animation was created using real ice to explore the impact of the melting Arctic.
In Hot Water
“In our latest project, we’ve partnered with WWF to unveil “In Hot Water,” a film that explores the devastating impacts of climate change on the world’s oceans. The film tells an important story about rising ocean temperatures and marine heatwaves, highlighting the threats they pose to both marine life and humans.” – WWF
Watch the video below to find out how the animation was created using thermal cameras to show the rising temperatures in our oceans.
Questions to Ask Children
What can you see in the animation?
What do you like / dislike about the animation?
How does the animation make you feel?
How successful is the animation in communicating its message?
Would you like to create an animation out of ice? Why?
If you could make an animation with a message about our planet, what would that message be?
This Talking Points Is Used In...
Pathway: Using Art To Explore Global Issue
using sketchbooks to make visual notes
Show me what you see
