Opening Event: Waves of Change

Waves of Change

An exhibition of art co-produced with young people in Cornwall, Bristol and Amazonia.

Opening Event

Friday 21 April, 18:00 – 20:00
Earth Art Gallery, Wills Memorial Building, Queens Road

Waves of Change is a series of research projects based at the University and led by Professor Daniela Schmidt (climate scientist), Dr Camilla Morelli (anthropologist) and Sophie Marsh (animation director). The team work with children & young people in Bristol, Cornwall and the Amazon rainforest to engage them in conversations on climate hope and sustainable futures through co-production of animated films.

This exhibition showcases some of the co-produced artwork and animated films, amplifying the voices of children & youth from different communities and parts of the world.

This free opening event will feature a film screening plus a Q&A with the Waves of Change team and Kirsty Hammond (Heart of BS13), chaired by Dr Alix Dietzel. The event will be followed by a drinks reception and gallery viewing.