Ecotoxic. (360G-Wellcome-101297_Z_13_Z)

£29,830

Ecotoxic is a series of research projects by artists Ariel Guzik, Brandon Balleng e, Micol Assa l and Kuai Shen exploring the impact of environmental pollution on animal behaviour and health. The aim is to enrich their current artistic practices, and make credible observations of animal behaviour that may contribute to scientific knowledge. Their research will be conducted in collaboration with scientists working in marine biology, ecology, entomology, and ecotoxicology. Tracing and unravelli ng the often-invisible effects of human activity on other species, the artists aim to draw attention to the impact of noise and toxins on animal wellbeing and health through distinctive artistic practices. Ariel Guzik will focus on the importance of sound in whale and dolphin communication and the impact of underwater sound pollution, through performative actions undertaken in the UK in cooperation with cetacean experts. Brandon Balleng e will work with environmental biologist Dr Alan Scarlett o f Plymouth University to see if it is possible to detect Deep Water Horizon (Gulf oil spill) disaster chemicals in migratory fish species in British markets. Micol Assa l will look into the poetics and dynamics of bee flight trajectories in changing environmental conditions, advised by insect specialists. Kuai Shen will investigate how ant behaviour alters in response to manmade environmental changes, specifically in Yasuni National Park in Ecuador, in collaboration with myrmecologist Dr David D onoso. The aim of this research phase is to arrive at detailed production proposals for a series of original artists works, taking the form of sound performances, installations and films.

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Grant Details

Amount Awarded 29830
Applicant Surname Triscott
Approval Committee Small Arts Awards Funding Committee
Award Date 2013-04-10T00:00:00+00:00
Financial Year 2012/13
Grant Programme: Title Small Arts Award
Internal ID 101297/Z/13/Z
Lead Applicant Ms Nicola Triscott
Other Applicant(s) Mr R La Frenais
Partnership Value 29830
Planned Dates: End Date 2013-12-31T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2013-05-01T00:00:00+00:00
Recipient Org: Country United Kingdom
Region Greater London