Discover 'Symbiosis - The Art of Living With Water': A New Exhibition Showcasing Art, Science, and the Threats Facing Rotherham and Doncaster's Watercourses

Rotherham Open Arts Renaissance’s will host ‘Symbiosis - The Art of Living With Water’ at thirdspace Gallery at Rotherham’s indoor market, between next Monday, February 20 and Friday, March 3.

The exhibition will explore the theme of art, science, and water through the relationships between Rotherham and Doncaster’s watercourses and the interconnected threats of flooding, the climate emergency, and the biodiversity crisis.

It will feature a diverse collection of works from artists, environmentalists, and scientists, including filmmaker, animator and video artist Ted Webley, mixed media artist Teresa Sayner and Sarah Villeneau who produces ceramic objects and sculptures.

A spokesperson for ROAR said: “The exhibition is the culmination of a year-long programme of bursaries, workshops, and public events, supported by the Additional Restrictions Grant, which served as a platform for the cross-fertilisation of ideas from artists, environmentalists, scientists, and citizen scientists.

“The programme aimed to encourage the residents and participants to think about the resilience of their community to the impacts of climate change, reducing emissions locally, recognising their role in the ecology, and taking action to promote biodiversity, such as reducing car usage, household waste, saving natural habitats, and restoring peatlands.”

The thirdspace gallery and creative space is based at Unit 50-51 in Rotherham Market.