with Melissa McGill

“What I’m trying to do is create projects that bring us together in awe, wonder, and empathy with water, connecting and reanimating the connection with water as a life force and inspiring support for its regeneration.” -Melissa McGillArtist, activist, and water storyteller Melissa McGill joins Talking Water for a conversation on the transformative power of the arts in connecting and inspiring people to work on behalf of water. McGill’s artistic practice utilizes a deep sense of listening, collaboration, and reciprocity with communities to create projects that not only make an impact, but send out long-lasting ripples in the communities they serve.  As a water storyteller, McGill shares how water moves her to plumb the unknown depths to tell sacred stories that support water advocacy.About Melissa McGillMelissa McGill is an artist, activist and water storyteller.She is known for collaborative, ambitious site specific public art projects and a vibrant studio practice. Her projects are site-specific, immersive experiences that explore nuanced conversations between land, water, sustainable traditions, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. At the heart of her work is a focus on community, meaningful shared experiences and lasting positive impact. Spanning a variety of media including performance, photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, sound, light, video and immersive installation, McGill has presented both independent public art projects and solo exhibitions nationally and internationally since 1991.For more information, please visit her website: melissamcgillartist.comProduced & Edited by: Anne Carol MitchellIntro music by: Mamuse 'River Run Free' - featuring Walter StraussIf you feel inspired by Talking Water please consider a donation - our work relies on the community. You can donate here.For more info go to Walking Water website Hosted by: Kate BunneyProduced & Edited by: Jay LamarsIntro music by: Mamuse 'River Run Free' - featuring Walter StraussIf you feel inspired by Talking Water please consider a donation - our work relies on the community. You can donate here. https://walking-water.org/donate/For more info go to Walking Water website. https://walking-water.org/