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Merging Art And Science: Lessons Learned From An 'Otterly' Different Case Study, Jess Barger
Merging Art And Science: Lessons Learned From An 'Otterly' Different Case Study, Jess Barger
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Environmental art projects use artistic interpretation to tell stories about the natural world, often with the hope that they will inspire awareness or behavioral change. In 2019, an art project to raise awareness about North American river otters (Lontra canadensis) was launched in Northern California, using over 100 river otter sculptures painted and decorated by local artists. Through a mixed-methods approach, I quantified the initial outcomes of the project, North Coast Otters, as well as the response to the project by the public on social media as a case study in environmental art and outreach. Participating artists’ interviews and …