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Artist: Miss Whale / Cyberstarlet

Name: Irene Schleining
Title: Artist & Founder of Whale of a Time
Species: Homo conscious
Mayan Astrology: Yellow Self-Existing Star

Websites

www.whaleofatime.org
www.vivalaselva.org
www.cyberstarlet.com
www.youtube.com/cyberstarlet
www.myspace.com/cyberstarlet


Contact

Miss Whale / Cyberstarlet: irene@whaleofatime.org

My Creative Message


Art Animation Music Photography Film
Link
Title
Info
Size
Date
Garden of Eden
Acrylic
300x2000 mm
2002
Snail Snack

Animation
1:34 min
2005
Listen to samples
Ambient, R&B, House
2000-2007
Snails Xpress

Wildlife
Snail Rescue
2007
Waveform Bubble
Soap bubble
0:07.5
2007

About me

IreneThroughout my life I’ve been passionate about nature and feel excited about sharing my knowledge and experience about wildlife, travel and sustainability with people. Young people need the experience to define their role on Earth and develop creative, practical and hands-on sustainable and environmental projects, such as planting a tree in a school garden or in a nearby park, which can be the personal school tree for life. I remember proudly when we planted together a tree at my school when i was just 8 years of age, which has been an exciting event and set a milestone in caring for nature during my childhood.

In 1991 my cousin Beate and I won the 1st Prize “Erste RIZ Youth Award 1992” themed "Humankind & Our Future" for an environmental film titled "Umweltfilm". This was a great moment that i'll always remember. We had spent three months filming in the countryside and documenting on environmental destruction and degradation. I find it so important that each human being on this planet is able to feel his/her connection with nature. I particularly enjoy making documentaries which portray today's issues in a creative and humurous way.

In 1997 my desire to live in a foreign country and to improve my English brought me to the UK where I got involved in film, art, communal work and education. I studied for a degree in Special Effects and pursued a career in the British Film Industry working on a project to promote London's Olympic Bid, as well as working at major British Film Studios including Hollywood Blockbuster Batman Begins and other special effects productions. Then my journey took me on a new path in the area of fine art sculpture which was rooted in my specialist area in special effects mould-making and prosthetics. My portfolio is at www.cyberstarlet.com

In 2007 a vision to live in a sustainable way with our planet has lead me to found a community organisation called Whale of a Time. My passion and commitment for the community, nature and art has carried me on a path to create a platform for an environmentally conscious community where people are able to strengthen their connection with nature, build on their artistic skills, exchange cultural ideas and get inspirations to care for our planet in the Whale of a Time Community.

The Whale of a Time Workshop is a fun interactive event where young and old are able to model whales and other endangered species out of clay, and at the same time learn about the environment, biodiversity and sustainability. I enjoy bringing clay to the children - young and old - and getting hands-on, active and creative.

It's rewarding and exciting working with communities, providing the Whale of a Time Workshop for creative skills development, whilst raising awareness of environmental issues around the planet. I was deeply moved when during our workshops a child came up to me and expressed with wide open eyes and a big smile that it would like to become a marine biologist to help protect her favourite animal and plant species. It feels good to see the effect this creative outlet has, combined with the theme of the environment, on children who have otherwise very little contact with nature in a big city like London. I believe that it's essential for a child to give the freedom and space for individual creative development for love of beauty that nature holds.

Creative expression syndicates our profound emotions, surfacing desires and dreams which enrich us with joy and lead us to success in life. Recognising the beauty of creation, connecting with the creative energy force, realising our power and living with passion, whilst ensuring our progress is in line with a healthy well-balanced ecosystem is fundamental for our development.

In 2009 Whale of a Time has been chosen as one of the finalists of the Archant London Environmental Awards. It feels wonderful to be part of this prestigious award and to be acknowledged for my passion and commitment for the Whale of a Time Community and our blue planet.

While working with Whale of a Time I feel I can devote my energy to support a worthwhile cause, participating in the development of sustainable living for future generations, endangered species and ecosystems which all life on Earth depends on.

My mission is to focus and connect with different communities around the planet planting seeds for sustainable projects, restoring the ecological balance of Gaia, by supporting native wildlife, marine reserves and the preservation of the rainforest "Viva La Selva".

Irene having a whale of a time

My Journey of Inspirations

People need to realise that
Everything we do
Has an effect on you

If we change
The way we think
We can change the world in a blink

You’re one
And I’m one
The world is where we all belong

So let’s be one
And let’s not make it two
Coz division is what hurts me too

So come and join Whale of a Time
Let’s all be friends with animals and plants too
And get your message thru

"Don't react to what you can't reverse, but change."

Have a whale of a time!


Irene Schleining
Director
Whale of a Time

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