Weaving knowledge, creativity, and sustainability for a connected future.
TRACEY M. BENSON PhD | MSci | MA | Shinpiden (Usai Reiki Ryoho)
I am passionate about more-than-human design and bridging the links between western ways of thinking with experiential and interconnected knowledge.
Facilitator | Mentor | Guide
Some of the ways I work:
🌱 Interdisciplinary insight – weaving together ecology, digital media, and cultural impacts on place 🌏 Regenerative thinking – focusing on sustainable futures and place-based connections 🎨 Creative leadership – fostering collaboration through community, art, storytelling, and technology 💡 Impact-driven engagement – supporting local regional communities and global knowledge exchange.
Statement
Tracey’s work focuses on issues related to belonging, place, wellbeing and pro-environmental behaviour change with a focus on water, aquatic and estuarine environments for over a decade. With a passion for understanding different knowledge systems and engaging audiences, she often collaborates with Indigenous communities and Elders, knowledge keepers, technologists and scientists. She lectures internationally and is a PhD Advisor for Liverpool John More University (LJMU) \ TransArt Institute.
This week was filled with connection, learning, and exploration. Highlights included visits to historic sites in Norway, engaging conversations about plants and dyes, and…
This week was filled with connection, learning, and exploration. Highlights included visits to historic sites in Norway, engaging conversations about plants and dyes, and…
Well, I don’t know where my week disappeared to!!! Although a lot has been happening, my brain has been a bit fuzzy about what to prioritise this week. With a bit of encouragement from the lubly hubby Marty, I decided I needed to break things down into chunks… Quite the feat for all the idea…
Learning about plants, connecting with friends and hanging with the Vikings is an apt summary of the last couple of days. On Saturday I went to a Viking Market with a friend I met in 2017, Ingrid. It was so great to reconnect and learn about all the creative projects she has been working on,…
Today after waking up early, I enjoyed some playing around on my new hobby – the ukulele! I was encouraged by a friend when I told them that I wanted to play a particular Regurgitator song I love. Now no apologies here – if the Gurge can mash hip hop, punk, metal, easy listening with…
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The author’s 30+ year creative journey reflects a unique, experimental path in art, blending traditional and digital media, particularly video. Engaging with community, nature, and technology, their work evolves, incorporating innovative methods and collaborations with First Nations organisations and local artists.
The author reflects on insights from Maata Wharehoka about the importance of “stopping the flow,” particularly in relation to death and cultural practices. They explore personal experiences with Māori culture, the impacts of colonisation, and the significance of connection to place.
I am researching on message’s from water. If you are interested, please email me. Regards Lyn-Marie Hayman-Rubach
Hi I am researching on message’s from water. if you are interested in this please email me. Regards Lyn-Marie Hayman-Rubach
Hi Lyn-Marie, thanks for contacting me. Would love to get in contact – will send you an email.