Field Notes 2021: Peter Marting

Explore Bloedel Reserve through the art, writings, and uniques perspectives of the Creative Residents during the time they are visiting the grounds. These entries give you a peek at works-in-progress, sources of inspiration, approaches to craft, exploration of new techniques, and more.

July 2021

Dr. Peter Marting is a behavioral ecologist, photographer, and artist who has been studying ant hills at the Reserve during his Creative Residency in July.

He has captured these industrious insects at work (as well as some of the other residents of the underbrush), using extreme close-up photography and macro filming techniques.  The gallery below shows you a sample of this largely hidden world, as well as Peter at work with his camera.

Explore the World of Ants with Dr. Peter Marting
Saturday, July 17, 3 to 5 PM
At Islandwood on Bainbridge Island
Free, but registration is required.  Register here!

Peter will introduce you to the world of ants based on his study of the ant hills at Bloedel Reserve. Through his multifaceted presentation using macro footage, an art piece, and the living organisms (i.e., ants on display) you can experience a connection to nature in a newly emotional and informative way.