#switchoffandlisten is an awareness-raising campaign on marine biodiversity, initiated by Portuguese artist and veterinarian Francisca Rocha Gonçalves in the framework of Magic Carpets, in collaboration with local organizations and initiatives. Through the series of performances and installations the results of research, artistic collaborations and educational programs were presented in Jelsa and surrounding areas, starting with Jelsa’s harbour, continuing throughout the different locations in the city and ending with a bang in the bay of Zenčišća.
ARTWORK
#switchoffandlisten, 2020
Sound and light
Francisca Rocha Gonçalves is a Portuguese artist and researcher with a background in biology and a degree in veterinary science. With her studies and interests, which are linked to sound, technology, art and science, she aims to raise awareness about the environment in society by promoting environmental education through artistic practices and sound art. #switchoffandlisten is an awareness campaign about marine biodiversity, initiated by the artist with LAB852. Her work is a synergy between sound and nature, creating a bridge between these two.
During the exhibition coloured lights and the sounds (recorded in the small town of Jelsa, Croatia) transform the stairwell into a seabed, creating an immersive atmosphere and inspiring a reflection on the important topic of underwater sound pollution.
