Valerie Wahlroos
Valerie Wahlroos is a doctoral candidate at the University of Lapland, Faculty of Arts and Design. Her research interest lies in the relationship between humans and nature and how art-based practices can strengthen the bond with nature, possibly enhancing individual environmental responsibility and sustainability. She is currently working as an arts and crafts teacher in Germany, where she implements nature-bonding art projects with the pupils. Her background is in graphic design and applied visual arts. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Design form the University of Applied Science in Augsburg, Germany, and a master’s degree in Arctic Art and Design from the University of Lapland, Finland.
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