One of the early pioneers of environmental art, Betty Beaumont
has helped define this movement as "a model of interdisciplinary
problem solving". She has applied her social, conceptual and
environmental concerns to a wide range of projects including the
use of coal wastes to create an artificial marine habitat,
interactive multimedia and conceptual photo-based art. "In much
of my work, I present issues and ideas that challenge us to
question norms; to re-examine our own beliefs, actions or
inactions, tolerance of mis-information, and potential to effect
change. My ecological concerns are interdisciplinary. I have
produced a body of environmentally and socially concerned,
research-based projects. My definition of environment is all-
encompassing — personal, political, social, spiritual, physical,
cultural and economic." "The first industrial revolution is now
officially over. And another one is beginning to take form. It
is in this space, this gap or cusp between these revolutions
that my work has taken place o