Bridging Computational Art and Climate Change: An Analysis of a Mobile Application for Raising Awareness About Climate Change Through Art

This article focuses on the complex process of translating scientific data, specifically related to climate change, into comprehensible narratives aimed at engaging the non-expert public. Challenging the prevailing assumption that data possesses inherent communicative capacity, we analyze the complicated work involved in converting scientific data into meaningful visualizations and narratives. Furthermore, we investigate how artists have been contributing to transform the abstract aspects of climate change into tangible, emotionally resonant experiences, thereby cultivating novel forms of climate-aware public engagement. We then use this analysis to present and discuss the GaiaSenses Project, an innovative research project converging art, science, and computational technology. Through location-based audiovisual compositions driven by weather data, the project aims to establish a more intimate connection between individuals and the realities of climate change, fostering heightened environmental sensibility. By presenting and analyzing the GaiaSenses Project, this article reflects upon the transformative potential of computational creative systems in raising public awareness about climate change and stimulating climate action.