What happens when art meets environmental justice? This lecture by Irish artist Michele Horrigan delves into the emerging field of arts-based research, an approach that uses artistic practices and methodologies to explore, represent, and analyze complex issues. Horrigan’s work challenges audiences to confront the local and global implications of unchecked industrial activity, questioning how art can address major political, industrial, and environmental issues. In this talk, she will highlight her efforts to combat these injustices while exploring the potential of art to inspire change and tackle some of humanity’s most pressing problems.