Beyond the data: art meets climate at the edge of the world
Summary
Host Andrew Glester explores creative responses to the climate emergency with guests Tom Bailey and Naimi Hart. Bailey discusses his 600km Arctic performance tour, embodying a reindeer to examine geopolitical borders and nature’s rights. Hart shares her interactive video game, inspired by her child’s climate anxiety, offering a musical narrative to foster connection. The episode highlights how art provides qualitative, emotional engagement with environmental issues beyond data-heavy discourse.
Topics discussed
Introduction to creative responses to the climate emergency
Tom Bailey's green touring and nature-inspired performance art
The Arctic journey: Geopolitics, resources, and governance
Experiencing climate change: Weather extremes and melting landscapes
Reindeer herding, borders, and the 'Arctic Council' concept
Embodiment, sensory experience, and the changing light
The role of art in addressing climate anxiety and governance
Naomi's interactive game: Music and storytelling for climate grief
Audience reactions and the power of shared emotional experiences
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