Virtual Residency Day Forty-Nine, Closure (NEWSSC)

Today is the last day of my residency and I just completed what I certainly hope is my final edit of an article to be posted in the greenmuseum.org, about a workshop I participated in with scientists at Woods hole last Spring. It contributed to my decision to do this experimental residency. Excerpts from the end of that article follow:

"How New England Workshop for Science and Social Change Contributed to a New Work Direction: A Virtual Residency:

The techniques and ideas explored in the workshop bridged differences by systematically reaching the heart. I could see that the fear I observed from the response to the Exit Art installation over what must be done about global warming might be bridged playfully and virtually.
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Conceiving of a "Virtual Residency" was my answer. Instead, of flying to any of the potential sites, I designed the first Virtual Residency in August. Participating agencies included, Anke Mellin, of Germany and the Geumgang Nature Art Biennale, South Korea 2006, the Khoj International Workshop in New Delhi, India and Verdearte in Pescia, Italy. The residency addressed these four physical sites (including the physical site of Ghost Nets) simultaneously, analyzing and searching for answers to on the ground problems. The base venue and "Trigger Point", in this case, was my website (Cities and Oceans of If <)./">www.ghostnets.com>). Progress was chronicled on my blog.

Events climaxed on line with two experimental "Virtual Concerts", using new software (talkShoe.com) for streaming broadcast. I believe this direction will open up possibilities for marginalized "outsiders" to participate in restoration work. I expect to continue to explore the rich possibilities of working this way."