EAR Forest Programming
Past EAR Forest Events
Forest As Lover
Forest As Lover by Beth Stephens & Annie Sprinkle, Friday-Sunday 12-3pm.
Fall Artist-in-Residence: Anis Mojgani Opening Listening Hours
Open Listening: Thursdays-Sundays October 15th-November 15th from 12:00pm-1:30pm
Come hear our Fall Artist-in-Residence’ poetry piece “IN THE SPACE> THE NAMING” on a 30 minute loop during the EAR Forest’s opening listening hours through November 15th.
Note: The EAR Forest is a rough and uneven path through the woods in Portland, Oregon. In an effort to make this accessible to those who aren’t nearby, or who cannot navigate this type of terrain, the audio works are accessible through binaural recordings of the walks, available through Soundcloud: link to EAR Forest Soundcloud channel.
Hybrid DNA Isolation Bioart with Visiting Artist Adam Zaretsky
The goal of this hands-on lab is to demystify DNA by showing its materiality. The lab shows participants how to extract and isolate hybrid DNA in a non-scientific context with household materials. The net effect is meant to aid in public understanding of the relationship between DNA and food by positing DNA – of mostly edible origin – as an art material for new media production.
Student microgrant funding is available for workshop participants interested in creating projects related to the work.
To RSVP, please email Alison Walcott at awalcott@lclark.edu.
Ovum Pick-Up Simulation & Egg Preservation Workshop
The EAR Forest is proud to present a workshop with Dr. Aisen Caro Chacin on ultrasound-guided ovum pick-up (OPU), using a custom simulation model inspired by molecular gastronomy techniques. Participants work to suction ovum simulation models from alginate-based, capsule-like follicles filled with liquid, each containing an “oocyte.” These are embedded in gelatin and can be seen using ultrasound because these materials mimic the tissues’ acoustic impedance, replicating the visual and manual process of follicle aspiration used in IVF (in vitro fertilization).
The workshop also introduces alternative egg preservation methods, including plaster-encased eggs, century eggs, and edible encapsulation, drawing connections between reproductive technology, food science, and emerging approaches to fertility preservation.
