Harm or Help?
See the full project here: http://ferrells.us/karissa/uof/harm-or-help/
As an artist I often find myself compelled to capture qualities that appear contradictory. Through images and experiences centered on themes of fragility and restoration; I aim to create work which hides and reveals, protects and endangers, secures and leaves vulnerable. This mapping project, “Harm or Help?” asks the viewer to consider on which side of the spectrum they fall. Throughout the video I display images of perish and rejuvenation and overlay simultaneous sounds and stories that transition between birds free in nature and those recovering in captivity. My hope is to show a problem and solution that is much larger than the local organizations presented and to encourage viewers to take an active role in bird rescue through cleaning beaches, volunteering at local organizations, and educating others.
This interactive website presents my experience, both disturbing and hopeful. I began the video with Google Earth images of the wetlands and voiced over an introduction to each location. I also mapped images in the slide show to frankly present the transition from harm to help. Click on the bird icons to hear sounds, and read the captions for each image to learn more. I intended for viewers to be both disturbed and inspired. I learned so much about birds, their natural behaviors, their delicate needs and the treatment required to restore their health. I hope you will also gain a new respect for the bird species throughout southern California.
This interactive website presents my experience, both disturbing and hopeful. I began the video with Google Earth images of the wetlands and voiced over an introduction to each location. I also mapped images in the slide show to frankly present the transition from harm to help. Click on the bird icons to hear sounds, and read the captions for each image to learn more. I intended for viewers to be both disturbed and inspired. I learned so much about birds, their natural behaviors, their delicate needs and the treatment required to restore their health. I hope you will also gain a new respect for the bird species throughout southern California.