Posts tagged art
'Whale Song' by Rachel Horsburgh
'Whale Song' by Rachel Horsburgh

In October 2018, Rachel Horsburgh joined a research expedition, this inspired her to write ‘Whale Song’. ‘Whale Song’ has recently been showcased as part of The Nature Library exhibition of writings at the Ullapool Ferry Terminal last weekend, curated by Christina Riley, as part of the Climate Fringe Festival.

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Guest Articles, Events & Outreach, Climate ChangeMorven SummersRachel Horsburgh, poetry, science comms, ullapool, expedition, research expedition, whale song, art, art science
On Sonorous Seas...exposing the noise beneath the waves
On Sonorous Seas...exposing the noise beneath the waves

When art and science join forces interesting things can happen; disseminating science through the arts can raise awareness of issues, reach new audiences and create a space for compelling, thought provoking discussion. When local artist Mhairi Killin approached us and shared her idea for a project, we were excited to be part of her vision.

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Events & OutreachMorven Summerson sonorous seas, acoustics, acoustic monitoring, acoustic pollution, noise pollution, underwater noise, acoustic recordings, whale song, vocalisations, dolphin sounds, dolphin whistles, Military exercises, NATO, joint warrior, whale strandings, art, art science, data collection, acoustic data, fergus hall, mhairi Killin, An Tobar
*PRESS RELEASE* On Sonorous Seas
*PRESS RELEASE* On Sonorous Seas

Iona-based visual artist Mhairi Killin will open her major new collaborative multi-media exhibition On Sonorous Seas at An Tobar on Mull from 8 July to 27 August.. The installation - which mixes whale bone sculpture, video, poetry and soundscape alongside a series of podcasts - is inspired by the complex relationship between the militarisation of Scotland’s waters and its existing ecosystem.

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In the NewsMorven SummersART, art, science art, art project, sonar, seas, mili, military, hebrides, hebridean seas, silurian, acoustic, acoustic recordings, sound, sound installation, mhairi Killin, Fergus Reade, Creative Scotland, artist, Silurian