sustainable? – Creative Tomorrows Born from Discomfort
Development for sustainable growth, sustainability, SDGs.
These keywords are now a familiar sight, even on posters at major convenience stores. It is inspiring to see companies and nations working toward goals that shape our future. Yet, why does a sense of discomfort linger?
Perhaps it’s because the word “sustainability” is being consumed as a trend, and we sense that its essence is being lost somewhere along the way.
Paradoxically, discomfort signals a break from conventional frameworks and an openness to new ideas and perspectives. As the image of sustainability becomes routine and its core meaning fades, it is precisely now that we should proactively and continuously reflect on what kind of tomorrow we truly wish to leave behind. This is the very role that art has played throughout history.
Share your message with #sustainable
The future is in our hands. Share your perspective and your voice, filled with authenticity. Here is some inspiration for posting with 〈#sustainable〉.
Image by riku
riku
#monochrome #antique #market
📷 NORITSU KOKI | EZ Controller
cizucu Editorial Team
The flea market is a place where forgotten treasures shine once again—a window connecting past and present, old and new. While the spread of new technology is important for sustainability, perhaps it is equally vital to spend time reflecting on a life of sufficiency through vintage objects.
Maybe, we have simply been making too many things.
Image by mintchoco
mintchoco
📷 samsung | SC-53B
cizucu Editorial Team
This is a beautiful deer sculpture.
How will people in the future perceive this deer when they discover it?
I hope its meaning remains as an object that proves deer once existed in this world. The context is shaped by our actions. The environment, too, is not simply something that exists—it is deeply intertwined with our actions, continuously circulating and engaging in dialogue with us.
Image by Ray
Ray
📷 NIKON CORPORATION | NIKON Z 50
cizucu Editorial Team
Glass bottle recycling.
What was once a given, passed down from our parents’ generation.
I hope that even the younger generation will make use of this retro-style collection box.
Image by スタジオ321
スタジオ321
“The First Day After Quitting My Job”
📷 SONY | ILCE-7M2
cizucu Editorial Team
The first day after quitting a job.
We may not know the reason, but mental well-being should be sustainable. Have a nice camping.
Picking up litter is important. However, environmental conservation is not limited to picking up trash. Let’s take a multifaceted approach to building a sustainable future. Share your thoughts with the hashtag 〈#sustainable〉.
From Wednesday, October 4, 2023 to Thursday, November 30, 2023, the Daimaru Kyoto Store is sponsoring the photo contest “Shimatsu no Kokoro” with the theme of ‘the spirit of careful stewardship.’ Take this opportunity to challenge yourself and participate in the contest!