Conclusion
The wind has been blowing across this earth for far longer than we have been in this flat landscape. Ever since we first roamed these fields, we have had a mythical relationship with the wind, which thanks to the wind in our sails, has evolved into a diverse and multicultural relationship with the wind. In religion and folk culture, the wind was described in meaningful ways through personifications with diverse characteristics. Stories, sayings, and spells from centuries-old observations served as a guide for recognizing the movements of the atmosphere. This was not only a valuable activity in itself but also a particularly productive way to maintain a life in harmony with the wind. In cultures on the other side of the globe, the same connections exist viewing the elements of wind, water, and clouds as close relations. The miller can serve as a Dutch example of this. We are losing this connection by reducing everything around us to mere objects. We have lost the urgency of living in harmony with the wind as a source of power by becoming dependent on fossil fuels. Meanwhile, our world unfolds in a controlled indoor environment where there is no place for the wind. In the digital age, a number with an arrow next to it is a better indication of the weather than the wind blowing through your hair. Both Naess and Albrechts respond to this loss with a different attitude toward our lived experience; we must focus on mutually maintaining a relationship and forming a deep connection. Through my work, I aim to draw attention to the wind and the connection between humans and the wind that has existed for centuries. I want to give this connection a new twist through my designs. Not alone, but with the wind.
When Pythagoras was asked why humans are on Earth, he replied:
“To gaze upon the heavens” (37)