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’ve produced more than 100 episodes, featuring artivists working across every medium imaginable.
Stay tuned. We have so much more to share.
Inspirational Wo(men) Who’ve Shared Their Passion for the Ocean with Us
Guinness Record for Creating Largest Recycle Plastic Art - Yustina Salnikova
Designer/sculptor creates large scale creations from plastic waste. The sculptures are meant to encourage environmental awareness and social change. San Francisco-based Yustina Salnikova was instrumental in the creation of Ethyl, an 82-foot-long Blue Whale made from steel and plastic waste.
Cakes Designed to Tell Stories with Global Appeal - Rose McAdoo
Visual artist/cake designer talks about using cake to communicate and transform lives. In her interview on Women Mind the Water Artivist Series, Rose McAdoo talks about her time in Antarctica among other things.
Watercolorist Captures Essences of Nature and Climate Change - Jill Pelto
Jill Pelto, climate change artist, creates watercolor paintings to communicate important environmental topics and to make them more emotionally relevant. Hear her story at Women Mind the Water Artivist Series podcast.
Felted Sea Creatures, a Labor of Love - Michelle Provencal
Michelle Provencal, former Pottery Barn and Anthropologie in-house designer, now creates felted sea creatures inspired by her experiences along the Maine Coast.
Go Forth and Science, Comics that Make Marine Science Fun - Kate Hruby
Kate Hruby, science educator, artist, sailor and creator of the podcast Go Forth and Science, shares her adventures. Kate’s art is designed to communicate marine science in a fun and easy to understand way. Listen to Kate's stories at Women Mind the Water Artivist Series podcast.
Her Photography Immerses Students in Underwater Education - Jess Newley
An environmental educator has a passion for underwater photography and videography and is using her talents and a 360 camera to create a virtual reality education program to immerse students in the underwater world of the nearshore waters around the San Juan Islands of Washington.
Jess Newley discusses her work on Women Mind the Water Artivist Series podcast.
Plaster Art Inspired by Maine Marshes and Beaches – Liz Ames
Art educator Liz Ames shares how Maine’s marshes, beaches, and coastal landscapes influence her plaster art on the Women Mind the Water Artivist Series.
Glass Artist Gains Inspiration from Nature - Lisa Blanchard
Glass artist Lisa Blanchard gains inspiration from nature beyond her window and the water’s edge a few steps way. Listen to her story at Women Mind the Water Artivist Series podcast.