“Water Stories: the Podcast,” produced by BioBAT Art Space and hosted by Eve Barro, offers an immersive exploration into the intricate relationship between humans and water. Each episode features engaging conversations with experts, artists, and academics who delve into aquatic themes from ecological, cultural, and scientific perspectives. The podcast accompanies BioBAT Art Space’s ongoing exhibition entitled Water Stories, amplifying the themes explored by the artists featured there. Through stories about underwater exploration, marine life, and human impact on aquatic ecosystems, listeners gain a deeper appreciation of water’s vital role in our world.
In the second episode of “Water Stories: the Podcast,” host Eve Barro speaks with artist Naoe Suzuki about her project Flow, which engages communities through shared stories of water, fostering kinship and reciprocity. Suzuki’s art explores personal and collective water relationships, revealing the environmental and cultural impacts on water. The discussion illuminates how collective storytelling and personal narratives can transform our understanding and stewardship of water.
The marine soundscape at the beginning and end of the second episode comes from the body of water at the UK/France border; acknowledging that, as of the time of recording, over 400 people have tragically lost their lives since 1999 due to the hostile immigration policies that make these waters deadly for those seeking safety.
The Podcast series is available online and in BioBAT Art Space listening room in Brooklyn until May 2025.