Sculpture and New Technologies in Scientific Educational Outreach3D Foraminiferal Models as a Referent of Ocean Acidification and Climate Change

  1. Víctor G. Peco 1
  2. Nerea Garzón-Arenas 1
  3. José Carlos Espinel 1
  1. 1 Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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    Universidad Complutense de Madrid

    Madrid, España

    ROR 02p0gd045

Revista:
Artnodes: revista de arte, ciencia y tecnología

ISSN: 1695-5951

Año de publicación: 2021

Número: 28

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.7238/ARTNODES.V0I28.385398 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openDialnet editor

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Resumen

The Foraminifera Project is a collaboration between researchers of the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Faculty of Geological Sciences at the Complutense University (UCM, Madrid, Spain). The work, based on scientific dissemination through art, is framed in the theme “Climate change and Ocean Acidification’’ as part of the course “Art, Science and Nature” of the Master’s Degree in Research in Art and Creation (Faculty of Fine Arts, UCM). The team used recent sediment samples from Indian Ocean and Red Sea that contained healthy and unhealthy foraminifera specimens to create 3D specimen models. These models were made using traditional sculpture techniques, photogrammetry, and 3D printing to show different states of foraminifera dissolution and corrosion from ocean acidification. The end result of this project resulted in nine interactive pieces which were part of the exhibition “Drift & Migrate’’ open to the public during the month of November 2019 in the exhibition hall of the Faculty of Fine Arts (UCM). The 3D models of foraminifera were displayed with educational graphics and blind-accesible explanatory signage (Braille) to share the scientific facts of foraminifera and their role in the ocean ecosystem. The main objective of the collaboration is to raise awareness of anthropogenic effects on foraminifera and the marine ecosystems in general and to expand research opportunities between the arts and sciences at the university.

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