Science and Art
Although science and art are both used to describe and understand the world around us, combining the two offers a unique approach to communicate scientific findings and impacts.
Global Water Futures scientists have teamed up with artists to share their scientific findings in a creative way. Merging art and science provides a new avenue to engage in conversations around the environmental changes 'cold regions' are experiencing and will continue to experience as the climate warms.
“Art is such a powerful way to show the world what is happening. As a scientist, I am always looking for new ways to share research, and what he has created is beautiful and terrifying – a great conversation starter.” - John Pomeroy, GWF Director
Artist in Residence
GWF Artist in Residence, Gennadiy Ivanov, partnered with scientists Prof. John Pomeroy and Prof. Trevor Davies in 2019 to develop an art-science project on the impacts of climate change impacts in the circumpolar north titled Transitions.
Virtual Water Gallery
The Virtual Water Gallery is a GWF-funded science and art pilot project that aims to provide a safe, inclusive and collaborative space for fully open discussions between scientists, artists, and the general public, to explore past, present and future water-related (scientific) challenges.
The Great Thaw
The Great Thaw: A Homage in Art to Vanishing Glaciers is a book that brings science and art together to inspire knowledge sharing and promote practical strategies for glacier preservation and adaptation. Featuring over 140 artworks paired with scientifically grounded explanations, The Great Thaw explores the impacts of climate change on glaciers and the broader cryosphere — snow and ice that sustain life in mountain, forest, and downstream regions.