JANET Solomon, a Durban artist and filmmaker, will screen her passion-project movie, Becoming Visible, about the impact of noise exposure from marine surveys on sea species, at the KZNSA Gallery on Thursday 15 March at 7pm.
Solomon, whose work in recent times has examined the connection between art and environment, has been an avid campaigner to raise awareness about what is known as “Anthropocene” – an environmental buzzword for the impact human action and behaviour has on the environment. Solomon uses art, film and creative interventions to create awareness and address some of these challenges.
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“Becoming Visible investigates the risks posed by unilateral and indiscriminate traumatising noise exposure from marine seismic surveys to many marine species. The 33 minute film also looks at the vulnerability of fishery-based livelihoods to these impacts,” explains Solomon. The movie is an art-house environmental documentary using a three screen display. After the screening there will be a facilitated public Q&A featuring filmmaker, Janet Solomon, in conversation with Senior Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife marine ecologist, Dr Jennifer Olbers.
The Gallery Cafe will stay open to serve early dinners and the bar will stay open until after the Q&A. Entrance is free and all are welcome.
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