Recently, I began exploring the importance of trees to the future
of our planet. This is the project I hope to pursue in 2020
In
2018, I altered my artistic focus on a weeklong art retreat with 7 other
artists in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Influenced by the surroundings and the
artistic interaction, I wanted to educate and motivate people to care about the
natural world enough to make changes in their lives to protect the planet. I
have selected what I believe are two accessible avenues for that purpose: drawing
and trees.
First,
drawing in graphite provides the public and me clarity of process. Drawings are
straightforward and accessible, most people draw at some point in elementary
school. I believe this accessibility will help the public receive my message.
Second,
most people like and are familiar with trees. Therefore, I selected the tree as
an entry point in the discussion about the complex issue of climate change. My Tree
series seeks to personalize trees to engage the viewer.
I want my tree drawings, and the viewer’s understanding of how they relate
to world climate events, to be as universally accessible and familiar as elementary
school art class.
The Series
brings trees into our daily conversation so we can talk about climate change in
a way that is personal to us. I share my work with others to provide common
ground to work toward common purpose.
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