Ocean, Maritime Forest, and Marsh:
Installations on Hilton Head’s Shelter Cove Trail
These three installations honor the ecosystems of Hilton Head Island, each one drawing directly from the environment and its inhabitants. Each is a tribute to a distinct ecological zone, created with imagery and data specific to the island’s biodiversity and conservation efforts. The material, glass, is central to these works. Forged from sand, it reflects and transmits the light of the day, changing as time passes. It is fragile yet resilient.
Ocean reflects conservation sites where coral is being cultivated. Sea turtles, corals, and jellies are among the animals living in this environment. Bathymetric lines and coordinates reference areas of conservation specific to the region and …
Dana Montlack
Artist - Researcher - Educator
Dana Montlack is an Interdisciplinary Biospheric Artist, researcher and educator utilizing her decades-long exploration of natural elements to bridge the worlds of art and science through a unique style of layered imagery centering on the environment. Her groundbreaking work has been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide, as well as featured in both private and public spaces, including Burning Man Festival, Whitney Marine Biology Research Center; Atlantis The Palm, Dubai; Scripps Memorial Hospital, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego. In addition to her work as an artist, Dana teaches at The College of Arts at Georgia State University. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of California Santa Cruz, and her Master of Fine Arts in Mixed Media from Otis Parsons School of Art and Design, and she is an active member of a number of professional organizations, including Art Table Leadership, College Art Association, and the Science-Art Collaboration.
This podcast features artists throughout the South that create content about arts and justice. In this episode Fine Art Photographer Dana Montlack collaborates with scientists to explore the interconnectedness of life and the impact of climate change.