Vraiqu'sie is a collaborative art research project that brings together six artists to explore and creatively interpret Jersey's seaweed. By engaging with scientists, local experts, and historical archives, the project examines seaweed's ecological, cultural, and artistic dimensions, highlighting its significance in Jersey's intangible heritage.

Artists will work closely with marine biologists, environmental scientists, historians, and local experts, engaging in hands-on research and field trips. They will access archival materials to deepen their understanding of seaweed’s historical and cultural context. This research will inspire their creative processes, leading to artworks that explore seaweed's historical role, contemporary importance, and social impact.

Throughout the project, the artists will document their findings and creative processes, sharing their insights and research and enabling you to follow the journey. Vraiqu'sie aims to use art as a way to offer a new perspective and way of communicating seaweeds significance, enhancing the community’s appreciation of its significance and encouraging contemporary engagement with Jersey’s natural and cultural landscape.

There are six interdisciplinary artists collaborating on the project: Karen Le Roy Harris, Margarida Lourenco Olivier, Natasha Dettman, Kerry-Jane Warner, Esther Rose Parkes, and Blessed Ndlovu. Their artworks span across various media, including sculpture, textiles, and installation, as well as film, sound, movement, and music.

Vraiqu'sie is supported by The Jersey Community Foundation with funds from the Channel Islands Lottery and the Government of Jersey Creative Island Partnership. With additional support in kind from Société Jersiaise, Aspiring Jersey Island Geopark and Jersey Heritage.