Biophilic Art & Design

Biophilia
[ bī-ō-ˈfēl-yə\]

“love of life and all living beings”; “humanity’s innate tendency to focus on life and lifelike processes,‘’ and to be drawn toward nature, to feel an affinity for it, a love, a craving.”

Coined by Erich Fromm in The Heart of Man: Its Genius for Good and Evil (1964) Extended by Edward O. Wilson in Biophilia (1984) and Natalie Angier (2002)

“Curating a sensory-rich spirit of place, honoring our human-nature bond and the innate, visceral, natural affinity and yearning for love and aliveness - expressed and cultivated through the shape and soul of our story and the patina of time”

Expanded definition by Diane Epstein (2022)

“I am moved to photograph what is beautiful, luminous, and life enhancing in nature, bringing the outdoors inside, making the interior space come to life.  My greatest desire is to inspire, delight, and celebrate the vitality and healing qualities of the natural world utilizing Fresco Photography.  My latest design applications are aimed to transform the environment to divide, enhance, and adorn the space to support peek and optimal performance and creativity.

I am experimenting with new printing and installation techniques that transform entire spaces by creating environments that connect people with each other and nature utilizing space solutions that are not only functional, but also evoke curiosity and provide a sense of refuge.  I am interested in projects and collaborations related to Biophilic Design and WELL / LEED Architecture that have a greater impact for those who work, live or visit the building where the art and design are integrated into the space.

The biophilic art and design’s fresco images are customized to your requirements, infusing the qualities of nature into regenerative work and healing sanctuaries. Collaborating to bridge the gap from isolation and alienation to interconnection and a deeper love of all living beings.”

Diane Epstein
Biophilic Artist, Founder of Artful Agility