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Summary: In this episode host Ashar speaks with Pramila Choudhary, a designer and researcher specializing in sustainability and textile design. Pramila shares her journey from a small village in Rajasthan, India, to her work in textiles and current PhD research in Canada. The conversation explores her early influences in textiles, the transition from corporate fashion […]

Summary: In this episode Ashar interviews Dr. Kirsty Robertson, Canada Research Chair in Museums, Art and Sustainability at Western University. They discuss Kirsty’s curatorial practice, and her work with the Synthetic Collective, and establishing the Center for Sustainable Curating. Kirsty shares insights on the future of museum practices and sustainability, her research on synthetic textiles, […]

In this conversation, artist and educator Gwenyth Chow discusses her innovative approach to art that emphasizes ecological sustainability and the transformation of food waste into creative materials. She shares insights into her experimental processes, the challenges and joys of working with organic materials, and the importance of community engagement in her practice. Gwenyth discusses her […]

Our second theme in the Ecologies in Practice podcast is ‘Material Trouble’. We start this series on materials in conversation with artist Emily Chudnovsky. Emily discusses her interdisciplinary approach to art, focusing on sustainability and the use of recycled materials. Bio: Emily Chudnovsky holds a Master of Fine art from the Glasgow School of Art […]

For this final episode on Water, Ashar speaks with writer, poet, and environmental activist Tom Cull. Tom discusses his personal connection to the local waterways in London, Ontario, his related creative work, teaching, and work in the community.  Bio: Tom Cull resides in London, Ontario on the banks of Deshkan Ziibi. He works at the Upper […]

 In this episode host Ashar speaks with Julie Rae Tucker, the head of programs and projects at Art Windsor Essex. They discuss Julie’s curatorial practices, with a focus on water as a theme in Julie’s work, particularly in her exhibitions ‘Water Protectors’ and ‘The Water Library.’  Bio: Julie Rae Tucker is a Windsor-based artist, curator, […]

In this episode of the Ecologies in Practice podcast, host Ashar Mobeen speaks with Katie Lawson, a curator and writer based in Toronto. They explore Katie’s journey in curatorial practice, her deep connection to water, and how it informs her work. The discussion delves into her major projects, and evolving perspective on the relationship between […]

This series on water begins with Brendon Samuels, a PhD candidate in the Department of Biology at Western University. Samuels shares a personal connection to waterways, and highlights a collaborative project which focused on community-engaged flood mitigation through ecological restoration. Bio: Brendon Samuels is a PhD candidate in the Department of Biology at Western University […]

link to transcript Hello, and welcome to the Ecologies in Practice podcast series! In this short introductory episode of the Ecologies in Practice podcast, host Ashar Mobeen introduces the team and outlines the podcast’s mission to explore the intersection of art, ecology, and community engagement in addressing environmental challenges. The team including Amanda White and […]