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Cacophony of a collaboration (2020)
This piece emerged from a 10-day experience in December 2018: the Artist at Sea Residency of the Schmidt Ocean Institute. I had the honor of joining a team of scientists while they conducted research on autonomous robots in hydrothermal vents in the depths of Costa Rica. During that time, I was able to work with clay aboard the research vessel RV Falkor, engage in long conversations with scientists, and participate in their team meetings and scientific explorations. I witnessed the fascinating unfolding of those early stages: a cacophony of ideas, questions, collaborations, and an embodied approach to knowledge.
I also had a life-changing experience that has influenced my practice ever since: working with clay collected 1,741 meters below the sea surface, which I later used in part of this sculpture. That sensorial and embodied connection with the territory opened up questions that eventually led me to begin learning ceramic techniques rooted in pre-Columbian traditions and to explore clays in diverse territories.
Process: "Artist at Sea Residency"
In this talk given at a Biogeoart Project symposium, I reflect on my process of research and creation at the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Artist-at-Sea residency.
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These are blogs I wrote while I was in the residency and that reflect on the experience.
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Exhibit at the Ocean Science Conference 2020
Cacophony of a Collaboration” was part of the “Artist at Sea Program” exhibit that took place at the Ocean Science Conference in San Diego, California, USA, in February 2020. I also presented a poster where I shared my process and gave a talk on arts and science and our program ASKXXICacophony of a Collaboration” was part of the “Artist at Sea Program” exhibit that took place at the Ocean Science Conference in San Diego, California, USA, in February 2020. I also presented a poster where I shared my process and gave a talk on arts and science and our program ASKXXI.
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