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Artist Dives Deep Into Earth's Strangest Waterways
2 Oct
Summary
- Artist Geo Rutherford explores unusual lakes and rivers annually.
- Her TikTok series 'Spooky Lake Month' features science and history.
- She left teaching to pursue her art and content creation career.
Geo Rutherford, a Wisconsin-based artist and educator, has gained a following for her unique exploration of the world's strangest waterways through her "Spooky Lake Month" TikTok series. Now in its seventh season, the project showcases 186 distinct bodies of water, blending scientific facts, historical accounts, and intriguing narratives.
Rutherford transitioned from teaching high school art to full-time content creation after her videos about lakes went viral during the pandemic. She clarifies that "spooky" refers to natural phenomena and environmental events, not supernatural elements. Her expeditions, like a recent journey to Peru's Boiling River, highlight extreme environments and her artistic documentation of them.
While Rutherford intentionally visits some locations, she often relies on research and art to depict places she cannot physically access, such as Russia's Lake Baikal or the Congo River. Her own lake serves as the annual launch point for "Spooky Lake Month," a testament to her dedication to exploring and sharing the mysteries of water.
