WIND: Global Wind Dynamics

Moving Image Exhibition Proposal / a collaboration between art and science

Techspressionist* Artist: Karen LaFleur & WHOI Scientist: Caroline Ummenhofer

WIND: Global Wind Dynamics • ”Moving image artwork based on 19th century ship logbooks and contemporary satellite data”

Time: 7:00   •  16.9  •  1920 x 1080  •  mp4 format  •  audio (5.1, stereo)  ( audio is optional depending on the gallery space requirements )

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LINK TO: CATALOG

 
 

WIND: Global Wind Dynamics is a collaboration between art and science. This moving image artwork combines 19th century whaling ship logbook records with contemporary satellite data. It is a joint project between Techpressionist* artist Karen LaFleur, exhibitor on the “150 Media Stream” video wall Chicago, IL and Gwangju Media Art Platform (G.map), South Korea … and oceanographer Caroline Ummenhofer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, recipient of the Eureka Prize for Water Research and Innovation by the Australian Museum  and the James B. Macelwane Medal by the American Geophysical Union. Together LaFleur and Ummenhofer envision our planet’s global wind systems in a moving image artwork that highlights the power of observation to foster a sense of wonder in nature.

Thank you for your time.  We look forward to hearing your thoughts,

Karen LaFleur karen@lafleurartworks.com   &  Caroline Ummenhofer cummenhofer@whoi.edu

“Recording Daily Weather 1850,” artwork by Karen LaFleur, from the Moving Image “WIND: Global Wind Dynamics,’” 2026.

WIND: Global Wind Dynamics is a 7+ minute moving image artwork (mp4 file) playable on any size screen or surface.  Online trailers, catalog, and presentations are also available.  

“Storm recorded by the Bengal of Salem, Massachusetts,” housed at the Providence Public Library. Rhode Island  The ship sailed the Pacific Ocean from 1832-1835.  Jayne Doucette © Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 2024.

“Wind Bearing: 20CR vs. Logbook Entries 1820-1889”, chart by Finn Wimberly, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, from the Moving Image “WIND: Global Wind Dynamics,” 2026.

“Whaling Ship 1850”, artwork by Karen LaFleur, from the Moving Image “WIND: Global Wind Dynamics,’” 2026.

“1850 Sexton Navigation Instrument,” artwork by Karen LaFleur, 3D application, C4D, 2026

“Logbook 1850”, animated artwork by Karen LaFleur, from the Moving Image “WIND: Global Wind Dynamics,’” 2026.

“Rain Band Location creates Deserts,” artwork by Karen LaFleur, from the Moving Image “WIND: Global Wind Dynamics,’” 2026.

“SMAP Collecting Data 2026”, artwork by Karen LaFleur, from the Moving Image “WIND: Global Wind Dynamics,’” 2026.

“Right Whale,” artwork by Karen LaFleur, from the Moving Image “WIND: Global Wind Dynamics,’” 2026.

 

* Techspressionism is an artistic approach in which technology is utilized

as a means to express emotional experience. techspressionism.com