Episode 58 - Randi Renate

We’re celebrating not one, but two extraordinary milestones by the brilliant multidisciplinary artist Randi Renate, whose work lives at the powerful intersection of art, biology, and ocean science. First—her stunning outdoor sculpture, “Are We Psychic Coral-Polyps?”, has been selected for a major ecological exhibition at the Parrish Art Museum, Water Mill, NY (the Hamptons) where it will be on view for two full years beginning May 2, 2026. This is not just an exhibition—it’s a statement about our planet, our oceans, and the future of environmental art. Randi has also taken her practice beneath the surface—literally—by earning her Dive Master Certification with the Indo Ocean Project in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. This achievement transforms her work into something even more profound—allowing her to participate in scientific dives, coral restoration, and firsthand marine research that directly fuels her artistic vision. A graduate of the Yale School of Art (MFA, Sculpture, 2020), Randi has built an impressive career with fellowships from leading institutions including Socrates Sculpture Park, Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, Fountainhead in Miami, and more. She is also a 2025 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow, with support from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts. Her public works—from “blue is the atmospheric refraction I see you through” at the Adirondack History Museum to her featured installation in Sink or Swim: Climate Futures—have positioned her as a leading voice in climate-driven contemporary art. And her influence extends even further through her podcast, CORALESCENCE, where she brings listeners into intimate “studio visits” with scientists and researchers—exploring coral restoration, climate change, and the fragile ecosystems shaping our future.