Curating climate: Nature now

In partnership with Forestry England at Grizedale Forest we are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new exhibition of collaborative artworks this Autumn.

Curating Climate: Nature NOW is an exhibition of digital and animated artworks created with diverse community groups from Barrow-in-Furness led by award-winning digital artists Dr Michaela French and super/collider during Spring/Summer 2022. Curating Climate: Nature NOW showcases artworks made over the past five months that unite and respond to the meaningful experiences the groups had in Grizedale Forest. The works creatively raise awareness of the impact of climate change, such as the recent Storm Arwen damage of 2021, on the beautiful natural spaces on our doorstep and of the forest’s resilience.

Developed through a series of visits and workshops with both youth and adult participants, the digital images, animations and artworks reveal both connection and concern and not only tell the story of the forest NOW, but also of its past and its future.

Award-winning digital artist & lecturer Dr Michaela French led our ‘Cooke’s Crew’ group of young creatives aged 11-15 to learn new tech skills as they explored the natural environment to gain inspiration. Louise Beer & Melanie King from Margate-based collaborative super/collider led a diverse group of adults from Furness Multicultural Community Forum as part of their residency with Grizedale Forest.