Background
During 2022, MIX Artists engaged with scientists from the WA Marine Science Institution (WAMSI), UWA Oceans Institute, the University of Western Australia and Wave Energy Research Australia (WERA).
The artists learnt from marine scientists through talks/presentations, (March and May), engagement with UWA marine science students during their field trip to Albany (April) and ongoing self-directed research by individual artists, assisted by WAMSI who put artists in touch with marine scientists who are working in the artists' areas of interest. This meaningful collaboration provided artists with the opportunity to drill into a subject and expand their knowledge. Artists have learnt about sustainable practices and rehabilitation work (for example of oyster beds and seagrass in the local Albany waters), the impact of climate change and pollution on the planet's oceans, and the ongoing discoveries of new marine species, as well as the ocean as a source of energy. This information inspired each artist's creative ideas and art-making process.
The artists met three times during the year (in May, July and October) to share ideas on their artworks and to show works-in-progress. MIX Artists find this to be a very constructive way of progressing ideas, giving and receiving feedback, and connecting with each other.
The artworks in Immerse conveyed important marine science knowledge and current research to a wide audience. A video/slideshow in the exhibition enabled the audience to learn about the art-science collaboration, by documenting the interaction between artists and scientists and the resulting creative process.
IMAGE DETAILS:
Row 1: Presentation on March 20, 2022 at the Wave Energy Research Australia (WERA) Centre, Albany. Left to right: Dr Jenny Shaw, Director, Research, WAMSI gave an overview of research partners and topics; Dr Peter Cooke talking about restoration of oyster beds in Oyster Harbour; Image of restoration technique.
Row 2: Presentation on May 28, 2022 Dr Harriet Peterson, UWA, on marine micro-organisms. Left to right: Artist Lizzie Riley examining an images explained by Dr Harriet Paterson, seated; Artists Ann Copeman, Lizzie Riley, Robyn Lees and Barbara Madden with Dr Harriet Paterson outside the WERA Centre; Learning about research projects from third year and post-graduate UWA marine science students at their field trip at Camp Quaranup, Albany, April 17, 2022.
Row 3. Artists learning from Renae Hovey, UWA, at Camp Quaranup; View of jetty with UWA students who have just returned from research in King George Sound.
During 2022, MIX Artists engaged with scientists from the WA Marine Science Institution (WAMSI), UWA Oceans Institute, the University of Western Australia and Wave Energy Research Australia (WERA).
The artists learnt from marine scientists through talks/presentations, (March and May), engagement with UWA marine science students during their field trip to Albany (April) and ongoing self-directed research by individual artists, assisted by WAMSI who put artists in touch with marine scientists who are working in the artists' areas of interest. This meaningful collaboration provided artists with the opportunity to drill into a subject and expand their knowledge. Artists have learnt about sustainable practices and rehabilitation work (for example of oyster beds and seagrass in the local Albany waters), the impact of climate change and pollution on the planet's oceans, and the ongoing discoveries of new marine species, as well as the ocean as a source of energy. This information inspired each artist's creative ideas and art-making process.
The artists met three times during the year (in May, July and October) to share ideas on their artworks and to show works-in-progress. MIX Artists find this to be a very constructive way of progressing ideas, giving and receiving feedback, and connecting with each other.
The artworks in Immerse conveyed important marine science knowledge and current research to a wide audience. A video/slideshow in the exhibition enabled the audience to learn about the art-science collaboration, by documenting the interaction between artists and scientists and the resulting creative process.
IMAGE DETAILS:
Row 1: Presentation on March 20, 2022 at the Wave Energy Research Australia (WERA) Centre, Albany. Left to right: Dr Jenny Shaw, Director, Research, WAMSI gave an overview of research partners and topics; Dr Peter Cooke talking about restoration of oyster beds in Oyster Harbour; Image of restoration technique.
Row 2: Presentation on May 28, 2022 Dr Harriet Peterson, UWA, on marine micro-organisms. Left to right: Artist Lizzie Riley examining an images explained by Dr Harriet Paterson, seated; Artists Ann Copeman, Lizzie Riley, Robyn Lees and Barbara Madden with Dr Harriet Paterson outside the WERA Centre; Learning about research projects from third year and post-graduate UWA marine science students at their field trip at Camp Quaranup, Albany, April 17, 2022.
Row 3. Artists learning from Renae Hovey, UWA, at Camp Quaranup; View of jetty with UWA students who have just returned from research in King George Sound.
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