Sea Changes: Act
Project Title: Sea Changes: Act artists and scientists working together to create curiosity, concern, and innovation concerning fish shortages, pollution, acidification and climate change.
Team Organizer: Kira Corser-Sound, Installation, New media
Contact email: [email protected]
Team Members: Victor Angelo- Painter & Sculptor, Val Cannon - Scientist for NOAA, taught at Birch Aquarium, Lauren Carrera - painter, sculptor, installation, Michele Kurtis Cole - glass, diver, dance , Sam Iacobellis - research specialist with Scripps, Thomas Mellan - sound/music composer, high school, Marjorie Pezzoli- silk painting, glass, dance, Dale Sweetnam - Deputy Director of Fisheries, Division of the SW Fisheries Science Center, NOAA, Deb Wilson Vandenburg - Scientist, CA Fish and Game, overseeing new California fishing regulations, researcher in fish population changes, Caitlan B. Whalen - Graduate student at Scripps Institute of Oceanography; scientist and sculptor on implications of climate change, Dr. Tim Lueker- mosaic artist, Scripps climate scientist, Debb Solan, glass artist
Other advisors and/or members adding ideas and possible content or sites to our project include: Sarah L. Mesnick- PhD (Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries Service), Arts Council for Monterey County-2 year community art grant titled, “Mi Planeta/My Planet," Christopher Schuck - Head of School at La Jolla Country Day in La Jolla, B.A. in philosophy. Princeton University and a Master’s degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania, Glenn Pezzoli - Manager of the Ship of Opportunity Program doing Research for Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Surfer, Mary Marshall, Steve Gould - video and still images of ocean creatures, Ellen Martin - Executive Director of First Night Monterey Artworks! Outreach, Mami Wata Save the Sea and the Plastic Vortex, Nathalie Ziberman Ph.D.- Postdoctoral Scholar, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Robert Bernstein Ph.D. - Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Looking for: Those interested in the Ocean
Goal: Scientist, Artists and Advisers will become contributors to build a multi level, participatory and innovative project prompting action to stop devastating changes happening in the oceans, affecting the coast and people of California. This team with a growing team of scientists (from Scripps Oceanography or NOAA) and artists, is working on a 2-year project that promotes public action to stop the devastating ocean changes due to plastic pollution, dwindling fish populations and climate change. These issues are critical to the future of California's fishing (as an industry and as a good source). California Fish and Game has recently enacted new regulations protecting new areas so that fish can grow. Some in the fishing industry are fighting these restricted areas, so the project will have some controversy - making a project promoting knowledge and of the benefits of sustainable fishing practices critical to the success of the oceans’ future. The scientists say that humans need to connect emotionally to ocean creatures and that art is the best way to make this connection. The team will encourage the public to take action or offer solutions in the exhibitions and online in new and innovative ways. Lesson plans based on the project will be made available statewide to CA Standards. The project results will have several venues in the San Diego area and with additional funding may be able to travel to other parts of California.
Sea Scarves by Marjorie Pezzoli
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Safe Harbor Fish Bag by Lauren Carrera
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Silk Panel by Kira Corser
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This project addresses critical ocean changes, collaboratively with scientists and artists creating innovative motivators for community action; while addressing climate change, plastic pollution and sustainable fishing.
Fisheries scientists say, we need ways for humans to care about endangered sea creatures. Scientists and environmentalists say, We need better ways to communicate about climate change when talking to policy makers. The destruction of our oceans due to escalating plastic pollution, over fishing, and climate change are largely hidden under water, so not visible to the average citizen. Our goal is to (enticingly) make these destructive changes visible, more understandable and more emotionally connected to encourage action.
We are combining national, regional and local ocean management and marine experts with highly regarded artists to bridge creative technologies, art and science. Our team leader has over 20 years of successful outcomes creating change with creative projects.
When combined with statistical scientific information, creative innovation does two things: It can contagiously entice the public to participate and then motivate the public to build committed and inventive change.
The project builds commitment and action for environmental conservation and stewardship as it combines scientific research, and statistics with ways to take action, Given a list of actions, Internet connected computers and interactive websites we can document data and actions taken.
We want you to have fun with your experience in caring for ocean creatures and commit to changes at home. Try the Ocean Avatar on our home page when it is completed, or record your own story in Fish Tales, and best of all - come to our events and exhibitions and have a wonderful and meaningful experience full of color, fun, and meaning!
Fisheries scientists say, we need ways for humans to care about endangered sea creatures. Scientists and environmentalists say, We need better ways to communicate about climate change when talking to policy makers. The destruction of our oceans due to escalating plastic pollution, over fishing, and climate change are largely hidden under water, so not visible to the average citizen. Our goal is to (enticingly) make these destructive changes visible, more understandable and more emotionally connected to encourage action.
We are combining national, regional and local ocean management and marine experts with highly regarded artists to bridge creative technologies, art and science. Our team leader has over 20 years of successful outcomes creating change with creative projects.
When combined with statistical scientific information, creative innovation does two things: It can contagiously entice the public to participate and then motivate the public to build committed and inventive change.
The project builds commitment and action for environmental conservation and stewardship as it combines scientific research, and statistics with ways to take action, Given a list of actions, Internet connected computers and interactive websites we can document data and actions taken.
We want you to have fun with your experience in caring for ocean creatures and commit to changes at home. Try the Ocean Avatar on our home page when it is completed, or record your own story in Fish Tales, and best of all - come to our events and exhibitions and have a wonderful and meaningful experience full of color, fun, and meaning!
Ocean Avatar Simulation Photos by Kira Corser
Victor Angelo working on his public artwork entitled Oceana in La Jolla
