The Methanor
by Yoko Froholdt
Denmark
About the Work
What if the climate crisis appeared as a giant methane meteor racing towards Earth? The Methanor invites viewers into a gamified race to stop it, navigating a board where real-world choices either accelerate or hinder climate progress. Oil drilling sends players back to the start, symbolising the setbacks of continued fossil fuel dependence, while sustainable energy solutions move them forward. A "Tipping Point" tile reflects the uncertainty of crossing climate thresholds. The artwork emphasises that tackling methane requires many interconnected actions, not a single solution. Through experimental colour and playful design, it highlights the creativity, innovation and urgency needed to reduce emissions. Ultimately, The Methanor is a race against time, and asks: would we act faster if climate change looked like a giant meteor?
About the Artist
Yoko Froholdt
Denmark
Yoko is from Denmark and aspires to become an engineer working on climate solutions for the future. Over recent years, Yoko has volunteered with a range of science organisations and projects, motivated by a desire to create positive change for people and the planet. Drawing, both digitally and by hand, has remained an important creative practice alongside this work. For The Methanor, Yoko deliberately stepped outside their usual artistic style to explore the relationship between art and science, combining two areas that are central to their interests. The process provided an opportunity to learn more about methane emissions and their impact on the climate, while also considering how complex scientific information can be communicated through visual art. Yoko sees artistic communication as a way of bringing important environmental issues to a wider audience and hopes to use creativity as a means of encouraging greater awareness and engagement with the climate crisis.