September 2021.
I was invited to be Artist-at-Sea in July and August on an oceanographic research vessel, R/V FALKOR, with a team of scientists from Scripps Oceanographic Institution and the U.S. Geological Survey. The purpose of the cruise was to explore and conduct a baseline survey of the borderlands of the continental crust off the coast of California. To watch a short video about our cruise and read my blogs, “Who Drinks the Water of Life?” and “Painting Other Worlds” please visit:
R/V FALKOR, an oceanographic research vessel operated by Schmidt Ocean Institute272 feet in length; crew of 23 plus Science Team (8 members from 3 institutions), Artist At Sea (me) and media specialist (Brady Lawrence).
The Science Team plus Artist At Sea (me, at far right) from The Biodiverse Borderlands Cruise July 25-August 6, 2021, aboard R/V FALKOR, operated by Schmidt Ocean Institute. Behind us, ROV SuBastian. The poster is a challenge to the international community of scientists to devote the next decade to critical ocean research. Photo credit Brady Lawrence.We are standing on the aft deck in from of ROV SuBastian.