Welcome to Episode 2 of The Urbanaut Podcast, brought to you in collaboration with Urbanautica.com. In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with the incredibly talented Jessica Auer, a Canadian photographer, filmmaker, and educator, whose profound work offers an in-depth look at the complexities of tourism and its impact on landscapes.

About Our Guest: Jessica Auer
Jessica Auer's unique perspective is shaped by her experiences in Seydisfjördur, Iceland, where she works from a decommissioned fish factory. Her photography and films broadly concern the study of landscapes as cultural sites, focusing on how they are altered, preserved, or commodified. Jessica's large-format, tableau-style photographs reveal the geo-political realities of travel and the challenges of preserving landscapes amidst mass tourism.

Jessica's work has been featured in various prestigious museums, galleries, and festivals, and she has received numerous awards for her contributions to photography, art, and cinema. As an educator at Concordia University and the founder of Ströndin Studio, her impact extends beyond her art.

Tune in to this episode to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between tourism and landscape.
- Hear Jessica's insights on the role of photography in documenting and influencing cultural and environmental perspectives.
- Discover the inspiration behind some of her most renowned works.

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EPISODE LINKS:
Yuval's Website: www.jessicaauer.com 
Jessica’s Twitter: @jessauer
Jessica’s Instagram: Jessica.Auer  


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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Most Replayed
01:43 - Jessica’s Introduction
03:21 - Her use of Large Format Cameras
06:31 - Why use Large Format
12:18 - Early Work: Re-Creational Spaces
27:18 - Other Explorations
33:31 - Research and finding her way to Iceland
50:46 - Art Film: Shore Power 
1:14:13 - Landvörður
1:28:46 - Advice for Image Makers
1:32:02 - What Artist Inspire You?

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