Ted Feldpausch Research Group
Artwork simulates the experience of a forest fire

New artwork highlights forests damaged by deforestation and wildfire

Posted by Ted Feldpausch

7 October 2024

Artwork developed by our Amazon Past Fire and Amazon PyroCarbon Projects, funded by UK NERC and ODA grants, was shown at a new artwork exhibit to highlight deforestation and wildfire. Tipping Point, by Bristol artist Luke Jerram, combined smoke, lights and sound to simulate forest fires. The installation ran at the University of Bristol’s Botanic Garden from 4 to 6 October. It was commissioned by the Botanic Garden and campaign group Make My Money Matter, which claims £300bn of pension investments are linked to deforestation. Colleagues from the Met Office used our workshop to help to communicate their research on wildfire around the world. More than 1000 people attended the event.

Some examples of our artwork and displays at the event are below:

Learn more:

The outreach material was developed by:

Prof. Ted R. Feldpausch, University of Exeter *

Dr Liana Anderson, CEMADEN, Brazil*

Dr. Lidiany Carvalho, University of Exeter 

Ma. Monique Rodrigues da Silva, CEMADEN, Brazil

Prof. Beatriz Marimon, UNEMAT, Brazil

Prof. Ben Hur Marimon Junior, UNEMAT, Brazil

Illustration and graphic design:

Sidnei SIlva

Support:

Amazon Fire Project

NERC (NERC NE/N011570/1 )

*Contact for more information

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