"State of the Earth" - Art and Science Exhibition
Liliana Folta
Curator -

August 29th to September 27th Exhibition Opening Reception: September 9th, from 4:30 to 6:30pm

This gathering of very talented women artists come together from different parts of the world to inspire and raise awareness of the importance of planting native plants for biodiversity.

The artists' works are inspired by the ecosystems of their homeland or by the places they chose to live.This exciting collective effort focuses on social, mental and environmental ecology, connecting human health with environmental and planetary health, increasing emotional resilience and adaptation to a healthier Earth; thus linking human and species rights.
The aim of the artists is to create empathy and understanding about biodiversity fatigue through intercultural engagement and for the understanding of society on diminishing pollinators.

From a private garden in Brandenburg, Germany, the Álamos de la Vega in Granada Spain, the mangroves of Puerto Rico to the Forest Park, Queens in New York, this collection of works leads us to a context of spiritual communion with "La Pachamama" - Female Goddess of the Earth and the Fertility, a benign agricultural divinity conceived as the Mother who nurtures, protects and sustains humans and wildlife.-

Artists: Violeta Vollmer - Consuelo Vallejo Delgado - Adriana G. Prat - Hebé García - Julia Csekö - Naoe Suzuki - Verónica Parselis (Verute) - Carmen Mojica Martínez - Fulgen Sabatier - Haley Johnson - Jesseca Ferguson - Jacqueline Herranz Brooks - Helen Papp - Megan MacDonell - Liliana Folta - Souther - Tina Chakarian - Kathleen Bitetti - Olga Shmuylovich - Hana Pegrimkova

Fundraising:
Generous donations supported the work of two worthy community non-profit organizations in Boston: Haley House and SPOKE Art (formerly Medicine Wheel Productions)

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Exhibition "Visions of the Earth" - UCA click on image to open site

"State of Emergency" - Runway Show
Dawna Davis
Curator

Runway Show September 9th 7pm

The theme is driven by the need to bring the causes of racial and environmental justice to forefront and to encourage communication and participation from all over Greater Boston, especially from the underserved areas of our city.

We want to encourage breaking down barriers between different races, cultures, and genders through art and design as well as offer exposure to professional and up-and-coming designers and models. We’re extremely excited to see how designers’ creativity bring the issues of systemic racism, wealth gap, human rights, and allyship, as well as biodiversity, pollinators, and extreme climate to life in art and design.

Designers: Alpha Wurie - Ayzit Tashkin - Cassandre Tercina - Caitlin Redington - Charlie Dov Schön - Consuelo Perez - Dawna Davis - Eileen Ryan - Gulnara Niaz - Mario Avila - Michaela Colvin - Nathan Evans - Rebecca McGee Tuck - Sara Doyle - Sharisse Scott-Rawlins

Workshops

The Artist's Voice in the Biodiversity Crisis - September 23rd, 11am-12pm (Fort Point Lyric Room, Midway Artist Studios)

Among the cacophony of emergencies clawing for our attention, does biodiversity loss truly rank as a threat to the persistence of civilization? If so, can humanity find a new path that is radical enough to stop mass extinction in its tracks? Stories of the value hidden within the humblest of species, and a plea for artists to help us reimagine the future, and replace exhaustion with inspiration. Lecture and video with Helen Papp from Botanical Research Institutes of America, Inc.

"Anthotypes: An Introduction” with Jesseca Ferguson. September 23, 1pm-4pm (Fort Point Lyric Room, Midway Artist Studios)

Please join artist Jesseca Ferguson for a demo/workshop introducing the anthotype, a 19th century photo process which uses plant materials and sunlight to print colorful (but ephemeral) images. Once obscure, this simple but poetic photo-imaging method is being revived by eco-minded artists around the world. Safe enough for children and alchemical in nature, the anthotype will intrigue artists, gardeners, scientists, photographers, printmakers – anyone curious about imaging in and with nature. No previous art or photography experience necessary. A PowerPoint presentation, short videos, and resource list will introduce the history and “how to” of the process, as well as look at some of the inventive anthotypes being made today. We will prepare non-toxic plant emulsions and coat papers for use at home. Because anthotypes need hours (sometimes days!) of sun exposure to yield an image, Jesseca will demonstrate and discuss exposure methods and strategies so that you can continue the process at home using the papersprepared in our workshop. This workshop is offered free of cost but must be signed up for in advance. Limited to 10 participants. Children aged 10 and older are invited but must be accompanied by an adult.

To sign up/learn more, please contact Jesseca through her website: www.museumofmemory.com

Other important Dates:

Sept. 1- 17., Partnering with i3C "The Non-Human is Pushing Back" at the Piano Gallery, Boston
For more information: https://www.i3cartists.com/

Oct. 7th. 1 pm ET: "89" Art Talk Zoom - "Reflection" on the State of Emergency/ State of The Earth with Artists, Designers and Curators

Oct. 2023 Date TBD Expanding virtual exhibition with Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina - Buenos Aires (UCA).