Mermaid on the loose – We’ve started to release our new series of shorts— a work in progress — helping us find the voice of our Mermaid character, Omega Always.
A deep dive into the project.
A sea mistress, eco-warrior, disco diva, avid recycler, and staunch protector of the ocean, Omega embodies the spirit of traditional mermaids; magically enticing yet foreboding and powerful. Our work merges ancient folklore of the Isles with contemporary themes to provide an opportunity to voice the concerns of young audiences about ocean pollution.
Through our Eco-Warrior, Omega Always, we’re facilitating conversation on ocean pollution, microplastics, fast fashion, and climate literacy through a blend of in-person and digital engagement. The programme offers families, schools, and young people opportunities to create, learn, and connect. Eventually leading to the creation of a collaborative, immersive installation, the project, “My Element”, uses storytelling, humour, and hands-on creativity to spark behaviour change and nurture eco-conscious communities.
Key Project Highlights
Elemental Shorts:
We’re crafting a series of shorts, following Omega Always and her adventures. These videos, developed in collaboration with emerging and established artists, share vital sustainable messages in a fun way. Audiences can interact with the content, contributing ideas, questions, and creative input.
It’s Of-FISH-al, Omega is making her voice heard!
Sustainable Solutions – My kind of Eco-warrior. She’s a man eater, what can we say!
Sea Mistress: Upcycled Solutions. Omega gets creative with her sewing skills and finds new ways to upcycle the discarded nets plaguing her waters.
My Element: Omega harnesses her siren ability, singing a mellow, mesmerising intro to an underwater World. This was our first attempt to create a magically lit World.
Plastic Bottle Found in Mermaids’ Hair: Plastic bottles are the most common single-use plastics polluting the ocean, becoming microplastics in the marine food chain. Omega is not happy with the pollution and uses her mermaid wit to upcycle them.
Content to look out for:
- Totally Disco – It’s Murder on the Dance Floor – Coming soon…
- H20 it’s the place to go – Perfect Harmonies – Full music video coming soon!
Recycled Reef Installation:
We are preparing for Omega’s first outing to the Harling Fringe Festival!
Omega and the team at Planet Munch invite families to a creative, interactive workshop where we will co-create stunning underwater elements using recycled materials and online learning resources. It’s a fantastic opportunity for families to get creative with recycled materials, learn about the importance of sustainability, and discover how everyday items can be transformed into magical underwater creations. These creations will form part of a larger interactive installation, providing an opportunity to participate in sustainability-focused artistry.
Educational Resources and Workshops:
Designed for schools, libraries, and families, these resources encourage creative exploration of environmental issues. By fostering a hands-on approach using recycled and natural materials, inviting educators and children to work together to be artistic, and gain a greater understanding of environmental challenges and discover positive ways they can contribute to a more sustainable future.
Youth and Artist Empowerment:
“My Element” offers work placements, training opportunities, and creative roles for students and emerging artists.
Behind the scenes with Omega Always!
Take a look behind the scenes as Omega Always comes to life! Full of personality and plenty of sparkle, she’s not just a mermaid; she’s a passionate eco-warrior who cares deeply about the oceans she calls home! Carefully crafted from recycled furniture off-cuts, Omega was brought to life through a series of video shoots.
Why It Matters
Creativity and environmental education are increasingly absent from traditional curricula, yet they are essential in preparing children to navigate the challenges of our time. Our project not only highlights sustainable solutions but also empowers children to voice their concerns and ideas in a safe, supportive space.
The project explores human impact on our oceans and the environment more widely, sharing and encouraging behaviour change as we adopt new habits and work towards sustainable futures through education and lifestyle change. The interactive nature of the project invites young audiences to open conversation, share ideas and voice environmental concerns as part of a supportive learning framework. The eventual aim of the project is to tour schools and libraries country-wide.
Background
Savour the Flavour, musical puppet show for primary school-aged children & their grown-ups uses art to reach across communities & engage informed by the needs of the community & environments within which we practise. Developed in a community setting to engage with families creatively, this is part of a wider picture using creative learning to bring communities together & educate
Planet Munch helps the whole family to adopt healthier lifestyles.
Find out how we can collaborate? Help us develop Omega into a fully immersive installation, “My Element“—a dynamic project using storytelling, humour, and creativity to inspire eco-conscious communities email kerry@nysa.co.uk for info.
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