A Multimedia Exploration of the Story of Vulcan, Blending Film, Poetry, Sound, Music, Art and Science
Diana Scarborough is a Cambridge-based international artist, creating multi-disciplinary work that intersects art, technology, history and the environment.
She was trained and worked as an engineer prior to engaging with her artistic practice.
Referencing scale and time, data, ecology and the invisible sciences, her time-based collaborative practice reveals a bias towards process, visualisation and performance.
Working directly with scientists she is able to understand the context of their research trajectory and outcomes, largely as a result of her engineering background. Processes and implications of space weather, nanoparticle activity, historical developments of technology with social-economic implications all feature in her works. Furthermore, these aspects also seek to highlight the unseen, the forgotten or global concerns. This emphasis is all the more evident when transformed by a curiosity-led art lens.
Diana is also artist-in-residence with Fruk Lab (bio-nano) at Cambridge University, and co-founder of the multidisciplinary ‘Sounds of Space Project’. The latter is in association with British Antarctic Survey, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, as well as the School of Music at the Australian National University.
She also teaches creative media, including tailor-made filmmaking, animation and software training.
The Cradle of Fire concept was dreamt up during a chance meeting with Carolyn Waudby in Sheffield. Diana is the dynamic driving force and lead artist behind the project. Her skills, experience and creative passion cross into virtually every area of this original R&D initiative.
Gathering materials throughout the project Diana has produced and directed the Cradle of Fire film. An equally important outcome has been Cradle of Fire – The Album, masterminded by Kim Cunio. Besides the creation of these assets, one of the critical factors for the project has been to act as a catalyst for further developments. Likewise, the engagement of others – both within the team and beyond – has been a driving force, all of this providing a momentum for the future.
https://dianascarborough.co.uk/
Diana Scarborough being interviewed by Paulette Edwards, BBC Radio Sheffield, photo: Emma Boden
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Cradle of Fire is a research and development project, supported by public funds from Arts Council England. We are also grateful for support from our partners and creative collaborators. Read more on the dedicated About pages.
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