Artists and scientists collaborate to respond to one of the most challenging times in living memory.
In late 2019 and 2020, Australia experienced the catastrophic 'Black Summer' bushfires. In the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area fire affected 80% of its one-million hectare wilderness. Habitats suffered significant damage, in some places with permanent loss and decimation of species.
Citizen scientists are working with the Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute to monitor the recovery of flora and fauna after the bushfires. This short film shares the story of how the community used creative arts to share their learnings and experiences in the aftermath of the fires.
View the recovery exhibition: ecoart.space
Featuring:
Bill Dixon
Brooklyn Sulaeman
Caroline Giniunas
Chia Moan
Cheryle Yin-Lo
Fiona Vaughan
Freedom Wilson
Ian Brown
Jane Ulman
Kate Reid
Monica Nugent
Paul Vale
Penelope Cain
Wyn Jones
Tamara Brooks-Venables
Emma Koch
Vic Giniunas
Victoria Austin
Director & Producer: Justin Morrissey, Silver Screen Pictures.
Videography & Editing: Andrew Gelao, KFM Media
Executive Producers: Sarah Terkes, Paul Brown, Justin Morrissey
Project Managers: Kate Reid, Sue Midgely
We acknowledge and pay our deepest respects to the Dharug, Gundungurra, Wanaruah, Wiradjuri, Darkinjung and Tharawal language groups as the traditional owners of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
This project was funded by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.
