Louise Beer

 Earth, a Cosmic Spectacle/ CHAPTERS ONE + TWO

Earth, a Cosmic Spectacle is a multifaceted project, exploring the philosophical reflections of the climate crisis with those who have a relationship with astronomical time periods and deep time, alongside young people. Through engagements with a broad range of scientists based at and connected to Tūhura Otago Museum and the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Cambridge, I have explored the contrast between the long and slower development of life on Earth, since the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago, and the rapid, accelerating changes created at the hands of humanity during the anthropocene.

I am currently developing further iterations with Art Gene, Barrow-in-Furness in England and University College Dublin Parity Studios x Mayo Dark Sky Park, Ireland. Get in touch if you would like to collaborate or participate in the project.