Climate Spill

by The Climate Imaginarium

Arts Society & Culture

Season 2

Translating Energy into Art with Sestra Kuya

The climate space is always talking about energy and electricity - but what would it mean to truly embody and feel connected to our future grid? Artistic duo Sestra Kuya presents an answer through transforming electricity into gorgeous paintings, reminding you to sit on the ledge of what’s possible. Through synthesizing two disparate artistic backgrounds, Si Golraine and Gerry Gonzalez create an unexpected vision of energy’s full potential, inviting you to lean in and become part of their co-creation. I sat down with them to talk about their artistic journeys, how spirituality influences their work, and what’s next for their nascent art form. Check out Sestra Kuya’s work at sestrakuya.com. See what the Climate Imaginarium is up to on our website, climateimaginarium.org, or our instagram, @climateimaginarium. You can also visit us during the weekend on Governors Island - everything you need to know to get there is on our website.

Curating Climate Experiences with Sandy Davis

What work goes into creating intentional, climate curious spaces? Today I learned some answers from multidisciplinary designer Sandy Davis. Nuances of climate psychology, communications, and immersive technology swirl around her brain to concoct effective experiences that encourage people to think critically about climate solutions. Listen on for Davis’ artistic process, how different art spaces lend themselves to new ideas, and the importance of presenting solutions without shoving them down people’s throats. Check out Sandy’s work at ssandydaviss.com. See what the Climate Imaginarium is up to on our website, climateimaginarium.org, or our instagram, @climateimaginarium. You can also visit us during the weekend on Governors Island - everything you need to know to get there is on our website.

Filming Climate Change’s Impact with Laurel Tamayo

What’s the first piece of media that showed you the impact creatives can have on cultural common sense? Today’s guest can tell you hers - and trace how that led to a robust career in impact producing and directing. Today we’re talking to Laurel Tamayo, director of Healing Lahaina, a short documentary film about her family’s experience in what became the deadliest wildfires in the US’ history. Today’s chat broke down exploring creative careers, the intentions and process behind Healing Lahaina, and shared some advice for creating professional community. Check out Laurel’s work at healinglahainafilm.com. See what the Climate Imaginarium is up to on our website, climateimaginarium.org, or our instagram, @climateimaginarium. You can also visit us during the weekend on Governors Island - everything you need to know to get there is on our website.

Dancing While the Climate Changes with Lynn Neuman

Welcome back to season two of Climate Spill, the show where we pick the brains of climate artists crafting irresistible futures. We’re kicking off the season by talking to Lynn Neuman, an artist, dancer, organizer, educator, and force to be reckoned with. Today’s chat explores Lynn’s path into climate dance, the importance of strong partnerships in climate work, and the unique impact of dance in a science-dominated space. Check out Lynn and Artichoke Dance’s work at artichokedance.org. See what the Climate Imaginarium is up to on our website, climateimaginarium.org, or our instagram, @climateimaginarium. You can also visit us during the weekend on Governors Island - everything you need to know to get there is on our website.

Season 1

Climate Change in the Movies ft. Lydia Dean Pilcher

This episode of Climate Spill features a conversation with Lydia Dean Pilcher, a two-time Emmy-winning, Academy Award-nominated producer, with a resume so long and impressive, it'll exceed the character limit on this episode description. Among her many industry achievements, Lydia has been a leader in climate activism and sustainability within the film and TV space. We chatted about that work, including her recent role as a member of the advisory board for the UNFCCC Entertainment & Culture For Climate Action - Film & TV Steering Committee. We also spoke more broadly about the state of climate storytelling, why movies are an important tool for climate communication, and at the end, we unlocked the secrets to achieving immortality (Just kidding, but I figured I lost some of you when I wrote an acronym with 6 letters, half of which were consecutive C's - congrats if you rode that one out). Check out the resources below if you are interested in learning more, and as always, don't forget to check out the Climate Imaginarium too! Climate Imaginarium website: https://www.climateimaginarium.org/ Climate Imaginarium Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climateimaginarium/ Lydia's personal website: https://www.ldpilcher.com/ Cine Mosaic: http://www.cinemosaic.net/ UNFCCC Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action homepage: https://unfccc.int/climate-action/sectoral-engagement/entertainment-and-culture-for- climate-action

Climate Change and Mental Health ft. Hava Chishti

This episode features a conversation with our good friend and fellow graduate student at the Columbia University Climate School, Hava Chishti. Her work focuses on the intersection of climate change and mental health. We had a great chat about growing up in New York City, her undergraduate thesis on climate grief, her current work, and the life-changing experience of watching Pixar's 2008 masterpiece, WALL-E. If you're interested in learning more, check out some of the links below, and don't forget to check out the Climate Imaginarium too! Climate Imaginarium website: https://www.climateimaginarium.org/ Climate Imaginarium Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climateimaginarium/ Hava's Thesis: https://scholarship.claremont.edu/pitzer_theses/159/ The Climate Mental Health Network: https://www.climatementalhealth.net/ Ecopsychepedia: https://ecopsychepedia.org/ Climate Aware Therapist Directory from the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America: https://www.climatepsychology.us/climate-therapists 6 Seconds: https://www.6seconds.org/

Building Climate Community ft. Gianna Lum of Climate Cafe NYC

This episode features our conversation with Gianna Lum, one of the co-founders of Climate Cafe NYC. While the name might suggest it, Climate Cafe NYC is not a cafe serving up overpriced coffee and yesterday's pastries on compostable plates. Instead, it's an awesome organization that puts on events all across the city seeking to build community, discuss climate emotions, and break down the barriers to climate activism. We had a wonderful conversation with Gianna where we discussed how climate cafes work, their connection to activism, experimental baking, and much more. Check out the resources below if you are interested in learning more, and don't forget to check out the Climate Imaginarium too! Climate Imaginarium website: https://www.climateimaginarium.org/ Climate Imaginarium Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climateimaginarium/ Climate Cafe NYC website: https://www.climatecafe.eco/ Climate Cafe NYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climatecafe.eco/ Climate cafe NYC email: hello@climatecafe.eco

Climate and the Arts ft. Josh Nodiff

This episode of Climate Spill features a conversation with Josh Nodiff. Josh is the Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Imaginarium, a center for climate, community, and culture located on Governor's Island, in New York City. We chatted with him about the intersection between climate action and the arts, growing up in New York City, and the Imaginarium's first year operating on Governors Island. Stay tuned for more episodes, and in the meantime, check out the resources below if you are interested in learning more. Climate Imaginarium website: https://www.climateimaginarium.org/ Climate Imaginarium Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climateimaginarium/ Trust for Governors Island website: https://www.govisland.com/about/the-trust-for- governors-island Climate Cafe NYC: https://www.climatecafe.eco/