MoCA L.I.ghts Festival, Patchogue, NY | November 5 – 8, 2020 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM each evening

Autumn Atlantic marks the sea migration of our whales who pass by our island on their way to the north around this time. (shown at ART ON THE MARQUEE ®; Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts)

*Octopus,* still image from animated projection on the Patchogue Theater for the Arts

Octopus Hugs is an animation of my drawings inspired by visits to the Long Island Aquarium’s resident Pacific Octopus. Although there haven’t been sightings of this kind of cephalopod within our nearby shores, we do have other kinds like the longfin inshore squid, though I haven’t yet drawn them! (shown at NIGHT VISIONS PROJECTED GALLERY: Roe Walkway and Better Man Distillery)

*Octopus*, still image from animated projection on Roe Walkway and Better Man Distillery

Swallowtails Visit is a composite animation of my watercolor pattern of Swallowtail butterfly. It is inspired by the butterfly that came and grew in our backyard garden on some dill flowers. (shown at MoCA building facade, Terry Street)

Here is the map to all events and projections.

*Crown, Mermaid* - still image from animated projection on the MoCA Museum facade

Separately, there was an interesting article about the efforts of preserving the water around Plum Island over the summer. Scientists and divers explored Plum Island’s untouched waters and revealed pristine conditions, sea coral, and other healthy sea life. There will soon be a report about their findings supported by the New York Natural Heritage Program and sponsored by the nonprofit Save the Sound, in efforts to create a protected sanctuary. Hopefully, this will transpire!