Alluvium: Canine (2023 / 25)
Photo-negative images of bone and teeth from marine mammals used by climate scientists to study mercury contamination in the water systems and food chains of the Canadian Arctic.
Colour of shadows cast by primary subject indicates level of toxicity using scientific protocol. Green = slightly toxic (caution) ; Blue = Moderately toxic (danger) ; Yellow = Highly toxic (poison); Red = Extremely toxic (deadly).
Produced in collaboration with the Canada Centre for Inland Waters (Aquatic Contaminants Research Division) and support from the Ontario Arts Council.