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S I T E M A P www.sarahjanepell.com This website has been completely redesigned to provide information and resources for those interested to know more about Aquabatics and the work of Sarah Jane Pell. It includes current art and science projects and in progress diving and performance research; an archive of all of Sarah Jane Pell's new media performances, academic publications, collaborations and activities with the Aquabatics Research Team Australia. It also features details of touring activity, including links to presentations, lectures, exhibitions and online booking where available. Finally this site includes links to online resources including downloadable information packs for researchers, producers, venues and the media. Artist Pages - About Dr. Sarah Jane Pell   HOMEPAGE: Frontpage SARAH JANE PELL: Biographical Statement; Artist biography (200w); Academic biography (200w); Brief Life Story (1000w) and a Curriculum Vitae F.A.Q SECTION: So what exactly do you do? Are there other people doing this kind of research practice? Who are your major influences and references? What inspired you to become interested in underwater performance? What are your aspirations for space and art? How do you eat, slept, manage waste and life support underwater? What did you do before? Was commercial diver accreditation training challenging? Where can I find out more? PRESS QUOTES: Comments by selected theorists, critical commentators and media. Also an abridged bibliography of additional media references and citations. COOL COLLABORATORS: Spanning the Arts, Sciences and Diving worlds. About Aquabatics Australia   AQUABATICS AUSTRALIA: When it comes to our business, we offer our customers a powerful resource and a recipe for success. Listed is a comprehensive list of services we offer our clients. AQUABATICS OPPORTUNITIES: Directory of Collaborative opportunities; Employment announcements; Commission possibilities, Donation & Sponsorship; Volunteering and Student Placements ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Project Sponsors, Supporters & Friends FLASH INTRODUCTION: Link to the original sarahjanepell.com website. Current Projects   PUBLIC DIARY 2007-2011: Public engagements, tour dates, exhibition & production notices 08-1 ENVOY: Artist-as-astronaut-in-training Saksala Residency, Finland 2008 ***MISSION POSTPONED. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE*** 04-1 SUBCULTURE: An underwater habitation and performance behaviour laboratory exploring the aesthetics of lifesupport operations and intensive care systems. 07-1 HYDROMEDUSA: Exploring the pulsation and propulsion of hydromedusa in altered gravity conditions as inspiration for choreographic and technological counter measures for humans in situ and in weightless environment training (WET) spaces. 07-2 WET SUIT: Weightless Environment Training (WET) Apparel for optimum aqueous performance 07-7 SEAL LADIES: Collorative Discussions between Sarah Jane Pell (AU) & Kira O'Reilly (UK) 09-1 CREW: ATLANTICA MISSION: Atlantica Undersea Colony Mission2009 Project Archives   CATALOGUE OF PROJECTS: Projects & Production Listing by Year, Venue 07-5 BOOM! Media Infinity Taiwan-Australia International New Media Festival, Taipei TW 2007 07-4 THE TO AND FRO Residency on oceans and waterways, Central TAFE Gallery, Perth AU 2007 06-3 TRACT: Live Art Performance, Art Surgery & Newlyn Gallery Live Art Festival & Residency, Penzance, Cornwall UK 2006 05-4 PETRIFICATION: Performance Projects with Lawrence English (QLD). 05-2 ODYSSEY: Live Art Performance, The Western Australian Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay, 2005 04-3 HYDROPHILIA: Live Art Performance, BEAP Biennale of Electronic Arts, Perth; PICA Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts Studio, 2004 03-4 UNDERCURRENT: Pneumatic Performance Series shown in Australia & UK 2003-2005 04-4 INTERDEPEND: Creative Development with Martyn Coutts (TAS/VIC) 04-2 TRANS>PORT: Underwater Performance in a 17,000lt Supertank, Terminal, The Space Between Conference, Perth 2004 04-1 FALTER: Verbatim and Projects with Kirsten Hudson (WA) 03-3 LIFEBOAT: Sciart Projects with Ionat Zurr (UK/AU), Oron Catts (FI/AU), Nigel Helyer (UK/AU) and associates 03-1 SECOND NATURE: SECOND SKIN: Underwater Media Performance: flying underwater wearing DaVinci inspired-wings off the coast of Rottnest Island, Western Australia 2002 for the National Review of Live Art, Glasgow 2003 05-1 REVOLUTION: Media Performance, Rolling inside an aerowheel along the sand and into the waters of Bathers Bay, Fremantle Western Australia 2005 05-3 RAWSPACES: Media Performance, Judith Wright Performing Arts Studio Residency, Brisbane 2005 02-2 RAPTURE: An exhibition, Spectrum Gallery & Project Space, Perth 2002. SUBSTANCE & TRANSPARENCY: Mixed Media installation at the National Gallery of Victoria, 1998: Page Under Construction THE MANY-TO-MANY-WORLD: Multi-staged Performance 'Happening' at the National Gallery of Victoria, 1997: Page Under Construction Research Resources:   AQUEOUS PHILOSOPHY: In conversation with Sarah Jane Pell: The philosophy behind her practice; The aesthetics of the Work; The Process PHD AQUABATICS: Title, Use of Thesis, Abstract and Precis of Contents SSP06 LUNA GAIA: International Space University, SSP06 Team Project 2006 The Body - UNDERWATER: Developing a repertoir of movements, skills and understanding in commercial and professional diving operation, protocol and performance behaviours towards new works of live art. The Body - OUTER SPACE: Exploring the culture and science of space-related activities through formal education, commercial studies and private research. The Body - ON EARTH: Considering the body and other forms of life and its manipulation including genetics through workshops, critical discussion, first-hand laboratories and theoretical, performative analogues for use in art and reflexive acts/actions/activisms. The Body - AERO SPACE: Considering the body falling, flying, floating and hovering in neutral bouyancy. PDF PAPERS & REPORTS: Downloadable abstracts, papers, reviews and report overviews. RESEARCH LINKS: Interesting sites that may inspire extraordinary human behaviour and new thought paradigms for use underwater, on earth, in aero and outer space... 07-3 SPACE GENERATION: Philosophical discussions of the first generation of future human settlement off-Earth. Gallery & Gift Shop - under construction:   VIDEO GALLERY 1: Preview Performance Videos DVD SALES: Art Films - Educating Imagination- Performance Art 2007 'Walking with Water' distributed worldwide by Contemporary Arts Media (CAM) UK/AU Downloads, Forms & Contact:   ONLINE BOOKING & QUOTATION: Requests for production quotes, appearances, commissions, project contracts, media engagements and additional information. ONLINE CONTACT & FEEDBACK: Send a message direct to SPELL Management PDF TECH SPECS: Production requirements for venues, producers and curators. PDF TEAM & CREW FORMS: Production Notes (Uploaded as required), Personal Data Sheets, Occupational Diver Log Sheets, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Contracts, Incident Report Forms, Evaluation Sheets.