Ubuntu

A utopian future portrayal of Cape Town, South Africa, approximately ~200 years ahead. The celebration of harmony with nature and emphasis on cultural expression has resulted in a vibrant place. It reflects the best of the conservationist values of its future population. It is also rooted in indigenous art, taking inspiration from mandalas, vibrant color, and fractal recursion. The coast has been reshaped in the spirit of the Dutch, in response to rising sea levels and more severe storms. Large artificial islands allow for common gathering places for culture and commerce, some permanently anchored and others transient. Solar energy is taken in part from large artificial trees above dense structures, which also function as docks for swarms of autonomous courier drones. Vertical farming and aquaponics are applied where possible, minimizing distance transportation and enabling local solidarity. Commissioned with creative freedom by Chad Lesch at OCAD University as part of the project/exhibition "Ubuntu" ("I am because we are") featuring a theory of chain creation. This work was a seed point for other creators in multiple mediums.