east coast ecology : Fishers Island, NY

16/01/2023 45 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3
east coast ecology : Fishers Island, NY

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Episode Synopsis

Explore the ecology of a small island where the Long Island Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean. These series of conversations produced on Fishers Island in New York State will focus on the island's native ecosphere and the relationships the occupants have have with its coastal landscape, unpacking these vital connections through oyster farming, natural clay harvesting,  and bioluminescent occurrences. Artist Randi Renate will join the Fishers Island Oyster Farm, speaking with farm growout technician Sabrina Lyall and farm founder Steve Malinoski, with concluding conversations with museum director Pierce Rafferty of the Henry L Ferguson on the clays of New York, and the historical important of ceramic on the island. The conversations on this episode are part of Randi Renate's 2022 fellowship at Lighthouse Works on Fishers Island, NY. Lighthouse Works connects artists, writers, choreographers, and composers to Fishers Island and provides them with a unique supportive context within which to focus on their work.