'TREES & SEAS' an Eco-Doc from Beatie Wolfe celebrating conservation initiatives in California 

Private Screening: 'TREES & SEAS' an Eco-Doc from Beatie Wolfe (shot by Ross Harris) celebrating local conservation initiatives, from a NOAA abalone rewilding project to Taylor Guitar’s reclaimed urban wood initiative.

Have you ever wondered how the tools of your trade can be crafted with the climate in mind? Artist Beatie Wolfe was inspired to explore just that via her guitar, taking us on a journey from a new urban wood waste circular economy to a NOAA aquaculture restoration initiative, which draws wisdom from the Chumash.

Following the screening, Taylor Guitars’ Director of Natural Resource Sustainability (and former Greenpeace forestry director) interviews Beatie Wolfe about her environmental art journey. This will be followed by comments from NOAA’s Melissa Neuman and others who feature in the documentary. 

n.b. Cool Hunting discuss the yet released eco-documentary here… https://coolhunting.com/culture/beatie-wolfe-and-money-marks-california-flora-fauna-and-funga-stamp-sheet/ 

• 6:30 // Screening Room Doors 

• 7:00 // Welcome from Beatie Wolfe 

• 7:10 // Play documentary

• 7:30 // Taylor Guitars’ Scott Paul digs deeper into Beatie Wolfe’s environmental art journey

• 8:00 // Depart the screening room for drinks and chat 

Beatie Wolfe, Artist

”Musical weirdo and visionary" (Vice) Beatie Wolfe has beamed her music into space, been appointed a UN role model for innovation, and held an acclaimed solo exhibition of her ‘world first’ album designs at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Named by WIRED Magazine as one of "22 people changing the world,” Wolfe is at the forefront of pioneering new formats that bridge the physical and digital with the latest innovation being an environmental protest piece visualising 800,000 years of historic NASA data, which premiered at the Nobel Prize Summit. Other recent projects include a collective postcard art campaign in support of USPS with DEVO’s Mark Mothersbaugh and the world's first bioplastic record release with Michael Stipe and Brian Eno. Wolfe is also the co-founder of a “profound” (The Times) research project looking at the power of music for dementia. 

Ross Harris, filmmaker

A Californian filmmaker and photographer best known for his award-winning work with Elliot Smith, Beck, and Stones Throw Records, Ross Harris has been involved in the creative arts for over 40 years starting as a child actor most famously in the classic 80’s comedy Airplane. Ross’ work focuses on capturing the heart and the soul of the Southern Californian art community and music scene. 

Melissa Neuman, NOAA

Dr. Melissa Neuman received her undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Pennsylvania in 1990. During her time as an undergraduate, she pursued two marine biology programs (Shoals Marine Laboratory and Sea Semester) that set her on the path to a career in marine ecology and conservation. She pursued a Master’s Degree in Fisheries Science from the University of Rhode Island (1993) and a Doctorate Degree from Rutgers University in Ecology and Evolution (1999). 

Scott Paul, Taylor Guitars

The Director of Natural Resource Sustainability at Taylor Guitars.  A wholly unique position within the musical instrument manufacturing sector. Scott comes to Taylor Guitars with over 25 years’ experience working for some of the largest environmental organizations in the world, including 14 years at Greenpeace where he served as the Director of the Forest Campaign.  Scott has significant international policy experience including working for The White House Office on Environmental Policy and participating in the U.N. forest policy dialogue. He was also the first person in over 100 years to have been arrested for Sailor Mongering.