Museum of Northwest Art

Opening Oct 3 Surge: A Geography of Flow seeks to expand on the past iterations of Surge that examined displacement and agency by exploring the boundaries, currents and complex systems that drive the movement of people, plants, animals and natural elements caused by climate change. As significant weather events increase, understanding the dynamic environment will be crucial for decision-makers and the broader community. Water continues to flow, but to where and how? As researchers continue to develop mapping models for the impact of large storms and rising water, communicating these possibilities remains of paramount importance. How can society learn to adapt to these changes? What does mapping the flow of these systems look like during the time of climate crisis?