Anglia Square
Anglia Square, Norwich NR3 1DZ on the Edible East Art/Science Trail
A City in an Orchard
Showing the work of artist Liz Mcgowan lizmcgowan.com
Fire produces soot, suggesting the expanse of space surrounding our planet in this image by Liz McGowan. The black, polluting soot is scattered with lichen, a delicate fusion of an alga and a fungus. Most lichen cannot grow where the air is very polluted, so its growth indicates clean air. Liz uses natural materials to connect us to what’s happening in the natural world.
Liz Mcgowan
Liz Mcgowan
Norwich Research Park Inspiring Science: Scientists on Norwich Research Park are closely examining what is happening in our natural world. For example, researchers at the Tyndall Centre for the Study of Climate Change on Norwich Research Park have significantly advanced the fundamental analysis of carbon emission reduction from all major energy sectors, the understanding of climate change, the public perceptions of climate change, and climate policy.
The University of East Anglia on Norwich Research Park is also home to pioneering climate experts. CLIMATEUEA brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts from natural sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities to tackle the unprecedented environmental and social challenges caused by climate change.
There are lots of ways we can help our natural world, such as buying locally grown produce or ‘grow your own’ in community food schemes. Norwich was once known as a city in an orchard. Fruit trees provide fresh food and reduce local air pollution. Visit the Edible East website to learn about growing your own food and to get in touch if you would like to start a community forest food garden.
More at the Anglia Square website.