Colleen Flanigan is a socio-ecological artist. Through visual, performing, and biological arts, she investigates contemporary issues of species endangerment and ecosystem regeneration, specifically coral reefs. Her work encompasses Living Sea Sculptures to restore devastated coral reefs, conversation-catalyzing alter egos, participatory multimedia exhibitions, VR, and more. She is a recipient of a TED fellowship for 2009, and SR TED Fellowship 2010.
Areas of Expertise
Coral restoration, Metal forming, relating to others, sculpture, snail cuisine