By Eli J. Ridder | @EliRidder

Medicine Hat College research art show taking place Feb. 26

Feb 16, 2024 | 12:39 PM

A major research project at Medicine Hat College focused on reducing emissions and water usage is wrapping with an art show that visualizes the data.

The Urban Tree Project, an applied research venture from the college’s Centre for Innovation, uses various techniques as part of the emissions and water usage reduction goals, including soil monitoring.

Local artists, headed by curator Jim Kuehn and co-curator Elly Heise, have created multisensory art installations interactively visualizing the data, exploring the human connection with nature, and expanding on the theme of togetherness and belonging.

“The trees of Medicine Hat are integral to a successful community,” Kuehn said.

We find comfort, wellness, and security in the neighborhoods, parks, and river valley that are filled with trees. The ‘Pulse of the Urban Forest’ exhibition celebrates our relationship with nature.”

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Project kick-off events will be held on Feb. 26 in Ómahksípiitaa (BigEagle), MHC’s Indigenous gathering space. From 12-2 p.m., join us for pizza and snacks and learn all about native species with our main speaker, Brent Smith.

Then, from 7-9 p.m., stop by for a smudging ceremony with our Indigenous department, and explore the meaning and message behind the art installations while enjoying refreshments and light snacks.