Explore Earth’s Palette: The soil chromatography workshop
Leading: Aindreas Scholz
21.09.2025 | 12:00–15:00
Lemara Barge, Spichlerna 1, Bydgoszcz
The event will be held in English.
Registration: info@fotografistka.pl
The workshop is free.
Introduction to Soil Chromatography: Embark on a journey beneath the surface with our Soil Chromatography Workshop, designed for environmental enthusiasts, artists, and educators. This workshop introduces participants to the fascinating world of soil chromatography, a method that reveals the mineral and organic composition of soil through captivating visual patterns. Ideal for those interested in soil health, agriculture, and ecological art, this workshop blends scientific inquiry with artistic exploration to uncover the hidden stories in the earth beneath our feet.
What You Will Learn:
– The basics of soil chromatography, including its scientific background and the principles behind the technique.
– How to collect soil samples effectively and prepare them for chromatography.
– The process of creating chromatograms that visually represent the soil’s organic and mineral content.
Aindreas Scholz’s roots trace back to Wiesbaden, Germany, where he was born to an Anglo-Irish mother and a Sudeten-German father. His bilingual upbringing allowed him to straddle cultural boundaries, dividing his time between Ireland and Germany. As an educator specializing in photography, Scholz imparts his passion to young minds, bridging generational gaps through visual storytelling.
His artistic contributions have found homes in prestigious institutions worldwide, including the Office of Public Works in Ireland, the NHS Foundation Trust in England, Goldsmiths College in the United Kingdom, and the esteemed collections of IBASHO Gallery and Frédéric de Goldschmidt in Belgium.
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