Dr. Leah Barclay creates complex sonic environments that draw attention to changing climates and fragile ecosystems. These works are realised through immersive live performances, interactive installations and virtual reality experiences drawing on environmental field recordings, live streaming audio and spatial sound diffusion. Her work has been commissioned, performed and exhibited to wide acclaim internationally by organisations including the Smithsonian Museum , UNESCO , Ear to the Earth , Streaming Muse
Leah’s work is multi-platform in nature and involves long-term engagement with communities ranging from remote river systems in South India to pacific island communities in Vanuatu. She leads several large-scale research projects including Biosphere Soundscapes , an interdisciplinary venture exploring the changing soundscapes of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and River Listening , which examines the creative possibilities of aquatic ecoacoustics in collaboration with the Australian Rivers Institute . The design
Leah’s diverse creative practice has resulted in a career where she works as a researcher, designer, consultant and educator with various organisations and institutions. These include designing immersive education programs for UNESCO, directing large-scale interdisciplinary research projects for major universities across Australia and the USA and facilitating partnerships between communities, NGOs and government to explore creative approaches to climate action.
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