Exchange: Thailand
Social Challenge: Environmental Health
Artist: Scott Kildall
Exchange: Thailand
Social Challenge: Environmental Health
Artist: Scott Kildall
Chao Phraya River. Photo: Weerasak Sae-ku.
Mapping Rivers and Khlongs in Bangkok
Scott Kildall is investigating the waterways of Bangkok, namely the Chao Phraya river and connected system of khlongs (canals). He’s looking at environmental pollution due to rapid industrialization and development. Using community data-collection and mapping though DIY science, Scott will guide participants in an exploration that focuses on water pollution. The resulting public projects aim to stimulate a conversation around how people can do their own mapping of environmental pollution as a self-organized activity, resulting in meaningful physical data-visualization artworks.
Community Projects
Make It Clear
Visualizing the impact of local waste on canal health This team created an interactive painting which mapped over 50 sewage pipes that drain...
The Cleansing of a Canal
Data-driven documentary on community displacement This team produced a documentary-style data story. The local Ladprao community is facing issues...
The River Voices
Eco-education campaign using community garments This participatory art project was created in collaboration with members of the Ladprao...
Reflection
Water data sculpture inspired by local aqua-systems This team used acrylic plates as sculptural elements to present visual data on pH, electrical...
Blog
Project Sustainability Updates: River Health in Thailand
We received updates from the American Arts Incubator participants in Thailand! Here's what they've been up to since the exchange wrapped up in July (submissions have been edited for length and clarity). Make It Clear We believe that water resources and the community...
Reflections: Bangkok and My Students
It’s hard to for me to believe that it’s been a month since the exchange has ended. The time was intense, rewarding, and the effects of the experience difficult to describe — but I’ll do my best. I’ve never done anything quite like this: worked for a month in a...
Exhibition at the Bangkok Art & Culture Center
We had our exhibition last week at the Bangkok Art & Culture Center (BACC) and it was a huge success. I made just two rules for the artworks: There had to be some physical expression of data in the work (a loose interpretation of the word “data sculpture”) It had...
| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
U.S. Embassy in Bangkok — Thailand | 939 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thajsko | |
Bangkok, Thailand | Bangkok, Thajsko | Exchange Location |
Bangkok, Thailand
Exchange Location
U.S. Embassy in Bangkok — Thailand
About Our Host Partner, Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC)
The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) is a new mid-town facility for the contemporary arts. Programmes for art, music, theatre, film, design, and cultural/educational events take place in a friendly and recreational atmosphere – with cafe, restaurants, bookshops, and an art library.
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