A N E M O / M E T R E
a study of the wind and its interaction with / relation to mindfulness practices and femininity
anemometer /ˌanɪˈmɒmɪtə / a device used for measuring wind speed and direction / anemo / from Greek anemos, wind; breath / metre /ˈmiːtə / the basic rhythmic pattern of beats
0 / calm
1 / light air
2 / light breeze
3 / gentle breeze
4 / moderate breeze
5 / fresh breeze
6 / strong breeze
7 / moderate gale
8 / fresh gale
9 / strong gale
10 / whole gale
11 / storm
12 / hurricane
IN PERFORMANCE
The form of this bookwork takes inspiration from images of anemometers found in The Ladybird book of The Weather.
With each copy of 'anemo/metre’ is the invitation to animate the piece from home. Take your book outside (preferably on a windy day!) and find a sturdy twig, long and thin enough to fit through the rings. Hold the book out and watch the pages move with the passing breeze.
I performed sections of ‘anemo/metre’ in the Royal Holloway Picture Gallery as part of the University’s COP26-adjecent programme of talks and readings on issues surrounding the climate crisis titled ‘Picturing the Weather’.
