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Integrating Art and Science To Communicate the Social and Ecological Complexities of Wildfire and Climate Change in Arizona, USA

M. Colavito, B.S. Wolfson, A.E. Thode, C. Haffey & C. Kimball

September 6, 2020

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Art is an effective mechanism for communicating complex ecological issues. The Fires of Change exhibit increased visitors’ understanding & created new scientists, managers, & artists partnerships to address the effects of climate change on fire regimes.

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Artists and scientists alike are focused on exploring the world through introspection, examination and experimentation. Collaboration provides multiple perspectives and methodologies leading to novel dialogue and expression. Combining scientific exploration with creative expression offers unique opportunities for forming new knowledge and creativity. To tackle the intractable challenges of our society requires a language of cross-disciplinarity interconnectedness. Relational Space provides a space for artistic expression and knowledge exchange focused on art in relation to knowledge able to promote transformational learning and a brighter future. Relational Space encourages communication and collaboration among artists, scientists, policy-makers and the community-at-large.  Our vision sees a more just and sustainable world, inspired by art and transformed through truth. 

 

The stories we tell matter.

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