The final 15 copies of the first edition of On The Line, numbers 460 to 475, are being released with a set of three unique prints on washi paper on Metalable in May 2024.
Read MoreDis/obedience to the Earth - Now available as a podcast!
A while ago, probably long enough for some of you to have completely forgotten that it happened, Alan was invited to talk on a panel event at the University of Westminster on climate awareness. We promised that for those who were unable to join, there would be a link available so that you can listen to the recorded version. Well, my friends, your prayers have been answered!
Thanks to the handy work of David Morris, this event is now available on a multitude of platforms and you will not regret taking just an hour out of your day to listen to an intelligent and engaging discussion of spirituality and climate change.
Dis/obedience to the Earth - A Climate Awareness Panel Event for Interfaith Week 2021 is available on Breaker, Google Podcasts, Pocket Cast, Radio Public, Copy RSS, and Spotify! Click the link below to listen!
Fun Fact: ‘Dead End Days’, a serialised dark comedy about zombies released from 31 October 2003 through 2004, is commonly believed to be the first video podcast. As a side note, Alan’s upcoming monograph, currently titled Songs of the Dead, was previously called ‘Dead End.’ There is, however, no similarity between ‘Dead End Days’ and ‘Dead End’ … or maybe there is? It’s actually about Zombies…
We are Hiring: Six New Roles for Ecological Research and Photography
We are excited to offer six new Kickstart Scheme Roles for 2022 for six months each. These positions will give the successful applicants the opportunity to work on ecological research outputs in the Arts.
6 new temporary roles are available for 16 -24 years olds* Open Applications until 14 February 14 2022.
Outline of The Roles:
Junior Data Scientist - Computer Science x 2 open roles
As Fire on Earth continues to find new extremes we are looking for people to work collaboratively with satellite data to investigate how fire is seen from space.Photography Assistants x 2 open roles
We are currently producing fine art prints, a monograph and compiling recent field studies from Australia and Greece. These roles will involve using Adobe Creative Suite, Squarespace, Capture One to move each of the areas forward as a collaborative team.Marketing & Communication Lead x 2 open roles
This is a role for an organised person that can understand the broader vision of the group and see the necessary detail of daily studio life and develop a marketing plan to include articulate writing, social and physical networks and coordinated logistics and communication.
These are ideal roles for anyone who wants to put their energy on Ecology in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, visual and data-driven environment. Someone who is thrilled towards gaining exposure to the multiple facets of creating visual art to thrust and be present in eco-critical debates. Including operations, product development, logistics, fabrication, sales, marketing and research. The team has an ardent sense of the value that a committed group has in expanding environmental knowledge through field work, theory and output.
The right candidates from diverse fields and backgrounds are very welcome as the ability to focus, enjoy your work, learn fast, intuitive, complete tasks and think laterally is viewed as key skills. We’re looking for team members that excel across the entire development lifecycle, come with a growth mindset, and bring a genuine desire to learn about ecology and how to communicate this.
The studio is in East London 8 minutes walk from Bromley by Bow station. Wheelchair access is available to the ground floor, however the studio is on the first floor with step access only. Happy to look at solutions to work off site or discuss possibilities with the building owners to get first floor access.
Landscape Fire Research
Photography Book Production
Earth Observation
Visually lead with an emphasis on publication and exhibition.
East London Studio Location
Details:
Kickstart is a scheme for 16-24 year olds who are unemployed and on Universal Credit. Eligible applicants need to speak to their own JCP work coach who will be able to make the referral.
Please direct any questions or send CVs and covering letters to alan@alan-mcfetridge.com
Open for applications until 14 February 2022
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5 Nominations for the Prix Pictet, The Global Award for Photography and Sustainability
The photography work on dispossession has received 5 nominations for the ninth cycle of the Prix Pictet themed - Fire.
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