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The Case of the Deviant Toad

14/12/2009

The Arts Catalyst, the contemporary art organisation that creates bridges between artists and scientists as they address issues about our changing world, presents an exhibition of specimens, video works and high-resolution scanned images of malformed toads by the artist and ecological researcher Brandon Ballengée.

The exhibition is accompanied by the launch of a new art|science|ecology book by Brandon Ballengée, Malamp: The Occurence of Deformities in Amphibians, published by The Arts Catalyst and Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

Ballengée's artistic practice is immersed in the study and exchange of ideas around biodiversity and ecological change, and particularly focuses on global species decline. His practice incorporates primary biological research, ecological surveys, field trips, environmental activism and exhibitions, often collaborating with scientists and members of the public.

Ballengee, now based in New York. has worked with The Arts Catalyst since 2006 leading field trips to Gunpowder Park, Essex and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield to collect specimens, highlighting environmental changes which impact on biodiversity. 

Events:

Monday 15 March 2010

6.30pm Café Scientifique - discussion about the work of artist and ecological researcher Brandon Ballengée, chaired by Nicola Triscott, Director of The Arts Catalyst

7.30pm Book launch and exhibition opening

Exhibition open 16 – 31 March 2010, Monday to Friday, 9am to 11pm.  Admission free

For more details and images please contact:

Jo Fells .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 020 7375 3690

 

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