Human Aquarium - Deep Water

Robinson, Annabeth

Abstract

A thought-provoking immersive installation reflecting on the effect of climate change and pollution on the Oceans and Waterways of the world. The Deep Water installation centres on a projection-mapped Origami Boat exploring the theme of Climate Refugees, an estimated 1.2 billion potential displaced people by 2050. 

Led by Annabeth Robinson, Digital Artist at the University of Salford, in collaboration with Leeds-based arts organisation Yorkshire Life Aquatic, Human Aquarium: Deep Water is an immersive installation of animation, sculpture, and soundscapes. It recreates a deep-water environment to take visitors on an ecologically themed journey. Deep Water builds on Yorkshire Life Aquatic’s Leeds exhibition in October in collaboration with Climate Action Leeds that reflects on the important role of the world's oceans in the air that we breathe and the water that we drink. The ever-increasing extremes in weather along with pollution and climate change, affect people, animals, and plant life across the world. 

How have we reached this tipping point? What can we do to make a difference? How should we begin to make meaningful changes? This exhibition explores these topics and many of the exhibits themselves are made from found and recycled materials, such as plastic bottles and other discarded items.  

Citation

Robinson, A. (2023). Human Aquarium - Deep Water. [Installation, Digital Projection]. Exhibited at Media City, University of Salford. 7 December 2023 - 10 December 2023. (Unpublished)

• Exhibition Performance Type: Exhibition
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2023
• End Date: Dec 10, 2023
• Publication Date: Dec 7, 2023
• Deposit Date: Jan 4, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 10, 2024
• Keywords: installation, climate change, projection mapping, unreal, ai
• Publisher URL: https://lightupthenorth.com/human-aquarium-deep-water/