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Cathy Fitzgerald PhD | eco-social artist | educator | researcher

I explore new ideas and practices for eco-social well being by bringing art and non-art practices together in my creative practice. I also offer Ecoliteracy learning, workshops, mentoring, writing and policy developments for the arts at www.haumea.site _____________________________ Through my practice and an art practice-theory PhD "The Ecological Turn", I have developed a guiding theory-method framework to articulate the context and workings of long-term eco-social art practices. These vital practices activate ecoliteracy and agency for environmental change in communities. Much of my PhD drew on my experiences and challenges, and the review of others' pioneering creative practices' that are responding to ecological concerns. My own transversal practice reflects on the transformation of the small conifer plantation that I live with, Hollywood forest, toward new-to-Ireland, Close-to-Nature forestry. I bring previous experience in biological science research and interests in environmental philosophy, policy development and ecocide-Rights of Nature law developments into the mix. _____________________________ Somehow an eco-social art practice allows me to connect and move across these various strands of interest to create a new agency for myself and the human and non-human neighbours I depend on and live with. _____________________________ Hollywood forest is the smallest Close-to-Nature forest in Ireland; its growing happily near Mt Leinster and the Blackstairs mountains in South East Ireland.

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the hollywood story : an eco-social art practice in county Carlow Ireland
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cathy Fitzgerald | Haumea | Ecoliteracy for the arts
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Really delighted to share that my 2nd pilot #HaumeaOnline ‘Essential Ecoliteracy course for Creatives and Art Professionals is here! But places all gone already - taken by those on my waiting list! So thrilled, have participants based in China 🇨🇳 , Germany 🇩🇪 , USA 🇺🇸 and Ireland 🇮🇪 of course. Read more about the pilot course and how it’s developing, and add yr name to waiting list on home page. LINK IN BIO. Next course will be in September 😊 . Super special thanks to my first cohort of participants- your generosity in being involved with a trial course and yr fantastic support and feedback was so encouraging! Missing you!. . Also grateful for @marycarty @clasheen @rtelyricfm @paddywoodworth @lauradonkers @carlowleo @carlowartsoffice @carlow_county_council @aileen.nolan.9 @emmalucyobrien @veronicalarsson_ @carolenelsonmusic @hazeltreepress @visualartistsireland @creativeireland @dr.raff @tarabrabazon @lithicworks @annainkilkenny @createcollaborativearts @abogslife was @greenannabrowne. . . . . . #learnathome #learnecoart #arteducation #arteducator #onlinelearning #culturedeclares #ecoart #environmentalart #anthropocene #climatechange #ecologicalart #myth #Ireland #savetheplanet #symbiocene #landart #artstudents #storytelling #ecosocialartpractice #natureart #earthart #culturedeclares #phdthesis #theecologicalturn #socialsculpture #activistart #sustainable #creatives #ecoliteracy

My friend Fearghal damaged his arm, falling out of tree to put up this camera, but so worth it! They’re coming back!! - #redsquirrel #ireland . . #continuouscoverforestry #closetonature #forests

Looking down at the floor of Hollywood forest where I live - I spied these unfurling young fern fronds. Taking some photos has inspired my new website for my next #Haumea-Online ‘Essential Ecoliteracy for Creatives and Art Professional’ Course- next pilot course coming very soon... link in bio to add your name to my mailing list. . . . #learnathome #learnecoart #arteducation #arteducator #onlinelearning #culturedeclares #ecoliteracy #ecoart #environmentalart #anthropocene #climatechange #photography #ecologicalart #myth #Ireland #savetheplanet #symbiocene #landart #artstudents #storytelling #ecosocialartpractice #natureart #earthart #culturedeclares #phdthesis #theecologicalturn #socialsculpture #activistart #sustainable #creatives

Honoured for my ‘Hollywood Forest Story’ 🇮🇪to be one of the blogs of ‘uplifting and insightful writing, and images to delight the eye’ and in the company of others great work @davidgeorgehaskell @liamlysaght @dublinsoil in @irishtimesnews today. Thanks so much @paddywoodworth . . #ecosocialartpractice #blogging #ecologicalart #continuouscoverforestry #forests #permanentforestry #carlow #ireland #art #artinspiration #artoftheday #artduringcovid19 #artduringquarantine #ecoart #artinmybackyard #artresidency #forestry #closetonature #beauty