Stuck at home? Locked down? Longing for some art, some nature? Then you need to visit Biomes! Artists and scientists have combined their skills and passions to create a virtual art gallery where visitors can immerse themselves in the natural world through natural history illustration. Conservation scientist Alex Callen and scientific illustrator Bernadette Drabsch describe the concept of Biomes and the importance of scientific illustration for both scientists and the wider community.

Biomes – explore the virtual gallery

Guests
Alex Callen
Conservation Scientist
Director, Biomes
The University of Newcastle
Newcastle NSW

Bernadette Drabsch
Scientific Illustrator, School of Creative Industries
Curator, Biomes
The University of Newcastle
Newcastle NSW

Presenter
Robyn Williams

Producer
David Fisher