Ep. #2: Examining the Impact of Tourism with Jessica Auer - The Urbanaut Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Urbanaut Podcast, brought to you in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with the incredibly talented Jessica Auer, a Canadian photographer, filmmaker, and educator, whose profound work offers an in-depth look at the complexities of tourism and its impact on landscapes. About Our Guest: Jessica Auer Jessica Auer's unique perspective is shaped by her experiences in Seydisfjördur, Iceland, where she works from a decommissioned fish factory. Her photography and films broadly concern the study of landscapes as cultural sites, focusing on how they are altered, preserved, or commodified. Jessica's large-format, tableau-style photographs reveal the geo-political realities of travel and the challenges of preserving landscapes amidst mass tourism. Jessica's work has been featured in various prestigious museums, galleries, and festivals, and she has received numerous awards for her contributions to photography, art, and cinema. As an educator at Concordia University and the founder of Ströndin Studio, her impact extends beyond her art. Tune in to this episode to: - Gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between tourism and landscape. - Hear Jessica's insights on the role of photography in documenting and influencing cultural and environmental perspectives. - Discover the inspiration behind some of her most renowned works. Don't forget to: - Subscribe to our channel for more insightful episodes. - Like and share this episode to spread awareness about the impact of tourism on landscapes. - Follow us on our social media channels for updates and exclusive content. EPISODE LINKS: Yuval's Website: www.jessicaauer.com  Jessica’s Twitter: @jessauer Jessica’s Instagram: Jessica.Auer   PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: patrickleehubbard.com/theurbanautpodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GVGo8zr9dWYVbutyjaXIv  Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/UrbanautPodcast  YouTube Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNoY29e1qIcCgytoR22gytD-V6ma-LAGb YouTube Clips playlist:   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNoY29e1qIcAhAJkJrdZ7Sdb2P1ptbDUI OUTLINE: 0:00 - Most Replayed 01:43 - Jessica’s Introduction 03:21 - Her use of Large Format Cameras 06:31 - Why use Large Format 12:18 - Early Work: Re-Creational Spaces 27:18 - Other Explorations 33:31 - Research and finding her way to Iceland 50:46 - Art Film: Shore Power  1:14:13 - Landvörður 1:28:46 - Advice for Image Makers 1:32:02 - What Artist Inspire You? SOCIAL: - Twitter: UrbanautPodcast - Facebook: TheUrbanautPodcast  - Instagram: TheUrbanautPodcast  - Support on Patreon: TheUrbanautPodcast  #JessicaAuer #TheUrbanautPodcast #Filmmaking #CulturalLandscapes #TourismImpact #PhotographyDiscussion #ArtisticExploration #DocumentaryPhotography #LandscapePhotography #photography #urbanautica #PatrickLeeHubbard #SteveBisson #VisualCulture #ContemporaryArt #DigitalStorytelling #ModernImagery #ArtInsights #PodcastLife #VisualNarratives #ArtAndTechnology #FrameByFrame #ArtisticExploration #CulturalCommentary #VisualArts #Storytelling #CreativeCommunity #PodcastersOfYouTube #MediaAnalysis #ArtCritique #VisualStorytellers