Meltdown: Art in a Warming World
Nature's Filter, 2022
India ink on acetate (shower curtain)
5' x 6'
The large-scale artwork, painted on translucent plastic, juxtaposes the industrial presence of an oceanic oil rig against the resilience of mangrove trees. The mangroves, known for their natural ability to filter water and capture pollutants, stand as a metaphorical and literal counterbalance to the environmental damage caused by the oil industry. The piece invites viewers to reflect on the tension between human industry and nature's regenerative powers, highlighting both the fragility and strength of our ecosystems.