“
As both an artist (modern dance) and scientist
(hydrology), I couldn’t be more excited about the
rich possibilities for collaboration between these
two fields. The communication and education
challenges faced by scientists are vast, and artists
can play a huge role—revealing, connecting,
questioning, and providing new avenues into
environmental issues.
But I think there is even more that can come of
the art-science relationship—artists and scientists
offer different perspectives and skills, and
bringing them together can foster unexpected
new solutions. An exciting space is
emerging where art and science work
together to make a tangible impact: art that
takes measurable action in the landscape.
With increasingly complex environmental
challenges, considering only the artistic
component is often not enough—art’s educational
and restoration potential is key, too. The
relationship of science and art to me is a
collaborative one that not only excites, not
only engages, but acts.
Christina Catanese
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SciArt in America August 2014