Amy Fisher
Bachelor of Design
The small water cycle and the process of latent heat is often underestimated in conversations about climate change, and this is something we seek to change. 180,000 terawatts of solar energy hits the Earth continuously. This energy powers life on earth through photosynthesis, however when it interacts with landscapes that don't have enough vegetation or water cycling, this energy causes landscapes to dry out and erode. Life on earth depends on the small water cycle to manage and transform this huge energy force. We aim to help The Mulloon Institute communicate the significance of the small water cycle to farmers, First Nations custodians, schools, government stakeholders and others. We want to empower everyone with the knowledge that repairing broken linkages in our water cycle is key to rebuilding healthy landscapes and balancing our climate.
Amy Fisher, henry Canavan, Sarah Turner, Science Communication: Latent Heat Concept (in collaboration with Mulloon Institute), 2024, PLA filament, acrylic sheets, electronics, paint, assorted miniature grasses and sterilised dirt, 37 x 27 x 13 cm.
Photographer: Brenton McGeachie