At the WIP Lab 2025 Opening, audiences were introduced to the work of the STUDIOTOPIA artist‑in‑residence exploring marine alien species and climate change in the Mediterranean. Through a concise video interview, the artist outlined how warming seas, shifting migration routes, and human‑driven ecological pressures are transforming marine life across the region.

In the interview, Kyriaki highlights the urgency of understanding how climate change reshapes biodiversity below the surface, and how creative practice can help communicate these invisible shifts to wider publics. The presentation offered a first glimpse into a project that will continue to evolve throughout the residency, contributing to broader conversations on environmental awareness and Mediterranean futures.

The themes of their work were woven into the dinner and open discussion, where guests explored how species move, adapt, and reshape environments under climate stress. The event provided a shared platform for connecting marine research with artistic perspectives and public dialogue.