Seeing beneath the surface, or making the invisible visible, is what Michigan-based artist Avery Williamson hopes to accomplish with an upcoming art installation.
Williamson has partnered with Michigan State University to develop an exhibit reflecting the science and community of the Grand River with a focus on micro- and nano plastics. The project will coincide with the installation of a bubble barrier in Lansing, the first of its kind in the U.S.
“I love the challenge of thinking about how to make something feel relevant and interesting to the public,” Williamson said. “I think an interesting narrative, or real attentiveness to what matters most to someone makes things sticky. People feel like they’re an actor in this story, not just an audience.”