About

Elaine Ford

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Hi I’m Elaine, an Artist and Wildlife Biologist from Scotland.

Passionate about nature restoration, I set up Planet ReWild to enable 360 film wildlife production for virtual reality (VR) experiences that transport the viewer to remote locations to engage with wild landscapes, diverse cultures and animals.

I work to create immersive experiences, art installation, drawing and sculpture that to help connect us with ourselves, as a part of nature. 

I’m fascinated by the notion that information extends beyond the reach of our human senses; the sensuous abilities of other animals and plants; and how we design technology to enhance our sensory capability.

As well as technology I love using natural material such as glass, salt, crystal formations and slime mould, to allow observation of the processes of time and mapping patterns of the natural world. I create environments and structures to manipulate formations in attempts to encapsulate the forces of nature.

I’m currently developing a long-term project exploring the application of 360 film-making techniques in the Okavango Delta, to help diverse communities around the world experience wildlife up-close and engage with the latest conservation issues.

In collaboration with Wild Immersion, I have exhibited  immersive content in Paris, Los Angeles, at Burning Man and at home in Edinburgh.

Fascinated by the power of satellite technology to enable the conservation of wildlife and natural habitat, I collaborated with RSPB to create art work commissioned as part of the Space and Satellite Artist residency, hosted by Design Informatics at the InSpace Gallery, University of Edinburgh

I love the connections between art, science and use of technology, to be able to see the world in different ways. I studied BA Fine Art and BSc Biology (Ecology) with integrated MSc Tropical Biodiversity at Edinburgh University.

What I Do

Passionate to protect the environment, I set up Electrek Explorer – a mission driven start-up to help tackle the climate crisis by promoting low-carbon, electric vehicle travel and nature-based tourism. Currently hosted by Geovation Scotland. start-up accelerator .