Siteworks Capsule Talks: Janet Laurence

As part of Siteworks: From a deep valley, Bundanon presented a quick-fire program of talks from leading scientists, artists and First Nations knowledge holders, sharing ‘weather reports’ from this time and place.

Siteworks artist Janet Laurence discusses meteorological research conducted in Antarctica, where the traditional and multifaceted observations of weather are communicated to the whole planet.

Videography by Drummerboy Pictures

Janet Laurence

Janet Laurence’s work occupies the liminal zones or meeting places of art, science, imagination and memory. Profoundly aware of the interconnection of all life forms, Laurence often produces work in response to specific sites or environments using a diverse range of materials. Alchemical transformation, history and perception are underlying themes in her exhibition work.

Commissioned by Bundanon for World Weather Network.

Part of the weather station: Bundanon, NSW - find out more here.