Designer and Researcher
Tulla Carson
What holds particular significance for you in/about Neilsen Park country and Bottle and Glass Point?
Seymour is particularly drawn to seaweed, a vital component in marine systems that provides food and habitat for diverse aquatic life. Seaweed aquaculture further positions itself as a potential aid in the climate crisis, holding uses as food, biofuels and fertilisers. It is important to recognise that First Nations have a deep and diverse traditional knowledge of Australian natural resources, including seaweed. Through Seymour’s research for the Rockpools project, she considers sustainable and ethical methods of ‘extracting’ seaweed as a material for artistic purposes.
How do you create spaces for contemporary leadership, learning and collaboration with other people and the environment?
My work and leadership evolves tentatively but with focus. When people come together to discuss and learn, an approach that relies on openness, honesty, respect and dedication is required. I try to uphold this in all my movements as artist, collaborator, student and teacher.
Background
Tulla Carson, a multidisciplinary designer situated in Dharawal Country along NSW's south coast, delves deeply into the convergence of design and research. Her explorations span various realms, including ecologies, colonialism, human-nature relationships and the more-than-human world. Previously undertaking a Bachelor of Design specialising in social change and critical futures, she's currently pursuing her Masters in Design Research at the University of New South Wales, Australia. With a diverse background, her current focus in postgraduate research revolves around Relationality, Indigenous Knowledge, and Design Anthropology. Carson's approach, evident in her research and design practices, remains grounded in acknowledging the intricate connections among people, cultures, environments, and more-than-human entities. Her work underscores the importance of fostering and nurturing relationships between humans and their environments, in order to recognise our embeddedness and impact within ecosystems.
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We live and work on Bidjigal, Birrabirragal and Gadigal Country. We honour the ongoing cultural and ecological relationships First Nations Australians hold with Country, waters and skies and acknowledge their continued custodianship.
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