Take Time to Take in “Tapped In -Moving Hearts and Minds Through Art and Science”

May 4, 2024 · by · in Art, art and science study, Artists, collaborative art projects, community, Contemporary Sculpture, environmental education, environmental sculpture, Exhibits, guides, Installations, interactive art, plants, public art, public art tours, Sculpture, technology, temporary art, visual art, water, women artists · 4 Comments

The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, April 11 – June 8, 2024

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“TAPPED IN” is an innovative art installation at the intersection of art and science that combines outdoor public art with an indoor educational gallery display.  Inspired by the concept of ‘edges’ in ecosystems, “TAPPED IN” celebrates the dynamic intersections where diverse influences meet, bringing together ten artist-scientist pairs* to offer fresh perspectives on climate change, CO2 mitigation and action.”   ( quote from The Umbrella Arts TAPPED IN)

Impressively prepared Youth Guides offered tours of TAPPED IN during Youth Forward Climate Action Day, April 20, when I visited. Their engaging, enlightening tours certainly enhanced visitors’ understanding and appreciation of the whole exhibit!

*To include all ten significant artist-scientist pairings, I plan to post twice more about TAPPED IN with focus on three or four different pairs each time.

Regenerate by artist Raquel Fornasaro with scientist John Sterman:

““Climate Bathtub Simulation” crafted from tree branches, used plastic gloves, and recycled paper embedded with seeds. Activated by nature, this work embodies Earth’s systems and its capability of regenerative transformation once the “tap” is closed. “ (quote from Umbrella Arts Tapped In statements)

The Plastic Wave by artist Lisa Barthelson with scientist Juliana Birnbaum:

“The Plastic Wave is constructed from cast off plastic collected by Concord residents during a 2 week period, and gathered at The Umbrella Arts Center for use as the artist’s primary building materials. The purpose of the wave form of repurposed plastic is to raise awareness of the overwhelming ever-growing tide of plastic that threatens our world’s climate, ecosystems and health.“( Umbrella Arts Tapped In statements)

Step-Up by artist Nancy Selvage with scientist Josh Goldman:

“STEP-UP is a footprint-shaped perforated metal sculpture that will gradually become greener as participants attach carbon reduction pledges to the surface. Written on a green translucent footprint-shaped material, the pledges will be placed along curving lines to suggest growing foliage and to echo Greener Grazing’s vertical farming techniques.“(quote from Umbrella Arts Tapped In statements)

More about these in sequal posts:

TILL by artist Freedom Baird with scientist Daniella Malin
Proforestation – Why One Equals Many by artist Michelle Lougee with scientist William Moomaw
Plastiglyphs! by artist Casey Figueroa with Obama Scholar Terrius Harris

Connection, Curiosity, Hope by artist Adria Arch with scientist Sara Seager
Under Our Feet by artist Mags Harries with scientist Nadia Szeinbaum
Temperature Check! by artist Victor Pacheco with scientist Paul Kirshen

KEY RESOURCES:

TAPPED IN Statements and Bios, plus VR Gallery

TAPPED IN, THE UMBRELLA ARTS CENTER

About the Curators The collaborative time, energy and perspective of the artist-scientist pairs reflect the effective collaboration of curators Stephanie Marlin-Curiel at The Umbrella Arts Center and Dr. Linda Booth Sweeney.

Review of TAPPED IN by Lisa Reindorf for The Arts Fuse

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4 comments

  1. Lisa Barthelson · · Reply→

    Thanks so much for checking out and blogging about TAPPED IN! Great to get out the word, about the show, and the importance of addressing climate change in all spheres, from art to science, through private and public actions, and everywhere in between!

    Lisa Barthelson

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  2. deborahlee713 · · Reply→

    Many thanks for your art and your inspiring comment!

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