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 Gabelli students.
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