Wo(men) Mind the Water Podcast

Exploring the connection between women and water through storytelling

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When we want to communicate, we use art.

Our Artivist Series brings you conversations with creators from around the world whose work is shaped by the ocean—and who, in turn, use their creativity to protect it. Each episode explores an artist’s connection to water, the stories behind their practice, and the ways art can spark action for a healthier, more resilient planet.

We’re closing in on our 100th episode and have featured artivists working across every medium imaginable.

Stay tuned as we approach this milestone 100th episode—there’s so much more to come.

Inspirational Wo(men) Who’ve Shared Their Passion for the Ocean with Us

Artivist Series - Danielle Burnside
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Artivist Series - Danielle Burnside

Art is an extension of her soul. It’s a way to express her passion and embodies her commitment to preserving our planet. Her hope is that her artwork conveys a sense of swimming in the sea and leads to a connection to the powerful forces within the sea and within each of us. On the Women Mind the Water Artivist Series podcast we explore her sea shell series, images of marine animals she paints inside real sea shells. The work is both unusual and engaging.

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Artivist Series - Colleen Flanigan
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Artivist Series - Colleen Flanigan

Colleen describes herself as a socio-ecological artist. Her work is both functional and artistic. Colleen works at the intersection of art, science, technology, and the environment. Colleen has created metalwork in many forms including jewelry and puppets for motion pictures such as the stop-motion animation Coraline, a 2009 film directed by Henry Selick.. Colleen designed and built a sculptural frame for coral. This work promotes a healthy marine community, one that thrives in the presence of the coral growing on the frame. Her Living Sea Sculpture is on display in an underwater museum in Cozumel, Mexico. The video version of the podcast includes underwater footage of Colleen and her Living Sea Sculpture.

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