Andy Best

Andy Best is a Professor of Sculpture at Uniarts Helsinki, actively integrating ecological sustainability into both teaching and artistic practice. He co-created the lecture series and book Sculpture on a Burning Planet to address ecological crises through art.

• Focuses on sustainable practices in sculpture workshops using recycled materials (clay, lamb wool) and material source awareness
• Collaborates with institutions and Sami artists for ecological research and study trips
• Leads the Imagining Godzilla project, sailing the Baltic Sea with artists/researchers to study ecological impacts

Challenges include insufficient storage/recycling infrastructure. His work aligns with Uniarts Helsinki's strategic goal of art addressing ecological crises, emphasizing holistic, non-profit-oriented approaches.