In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Mezu, artist and technologist at Infinity Village Lab, about revolutionary approaches to civic science communication through participatory art. Drawing from their interdisciplinary background in sociology and data analysis, Mezu discusses how they discovered that "bar graphs don't make you cry" and developed their innovative "creative cross analysis" process. They explore how art interventions can engage core cultural identities in ways traditional data visualization cannot. Mezu shares insights from projects like Field to Act and Public Comment, revealing how moving data beyond screens and into embodied experiences can bridge the gap between information and meaningful action for social change.