WH146: Ben Von Wong, Environmental Artist

About this episode

Ben Von Wong discusses his transformation from a viral photographer to an impact-driven environmental artist, exploring his iconic projects and the importance of micro-decisions in creating macro impact.

From viral photographer to impact-driven artist , Ben Von Wong transforms global issues into unforgettable visual metaphors. We dive into his iconic projects like the "Truckload of Plastic" and "Biodiversity Jenga" , and why tech is making us dumber . With Moses-level energy, he literally parts the seas of plastic to spark global awareness. This one’s about legacy, movement, and how micro-decisions create macro impact —tune in and be moved. 00:00 Intro: An Artist Focused On Amplifying Positive Impact 05:14 Bringing Abstract Challenges into something more Material/Physical with Art 07:10 Beautiful art used as Metaphors to explain a better future. 08:15 Project: “Truckload of Plastic” 13:40 The Motivation: Photography 15:11 Jordan Moment, even when we speak about art 16:22 Project: “Biodiversity Jenga” 23:15 Measuring “D’s”. 25:30 If Humans Relied On Facts…. 33:16 Pause: You’re All Doing Great Work. #KeepGoing 35:30 Micro-decisions: Macro Impact 43:19 Legacy 48:00 Connect with Ben to create a Movement. 49:30 DOTD: Kung Fu Tea 56:00 When is Enough, Enough? This episode is part of the ‘Prof P’ series on the Whiskey Hue Stream. Recorded in part for my Fordham…

People in this episode

Guest: Ben Von Wong

Topics covered

• environmental art
• visual metaphors
• global awareness
• legacy
• micro-decisions
• macro impact

Keywords

• Truckload of Plastic
• Biodiversity Jenga
• art
• photography
• positive impact

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Kung Fu Tea

Books & works: the "Truckload of Plastic, Truckload of Plastic

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