Blue

CAST - Contemporary Art and Social Transformationis the research group within RMIT’s School of Art.

Contemporary Art and Social Transformation (CAST), RMIT University

Sponsored by Brighton Baths and CAST, Blue is a pop up event in the Big Anxiety Festival.

Brighton Baths Health Club

Blue is a pop-up event that celebrates the restorative abilities of wild swimming. Held as part of the Big Anxiety Festival, the event showcases our relationship with the waters of Naarm or Port Philip Bay and the healing power of the ocean.

Blue will consist of a “dip and dash” taster event, as well as guided swim for more experienced ocean swimmers. It will be followed by an informal talk on the history and benefits of ocean water swimming, advice for those interested in pursuing further and conversations about all things aquatic. 

Ocean swimming is also well documented by First Nations around the world, often with special significance for women. Established as an Olympic event in 2008, wild swimming has been one of the fastest growing sports of the last decade, with even more taking to the open water during COVID. In recent years, scientists have found increasingly compelling evidence on the physiological and psychological health benefits; while media attention has brought ice swimming to global interest as spectacle, as well as a call to climate action.

Blue is a free, public event run by and for ocean enthusiasts. Details and a consent form will be shared prior to the Big Anxiety festival. To participate, the only additional requirement is to wear something blue to the event and in the water. 

Blue is an event initiated up by artist and cold water swimmer, Kit Wise. Blue will share histories, dreams and stories, generate meaningful conversations around health and wellbeing and new connections for audience members.

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