Exhibition. "If a tree falls in the forest does anybody hear?"

"All that is born on this planet has a right to live on it." Franz Krajcberg (2)

 A second Exhibition at the Halesworth Library is underway: Building on the previous one it endeavours to be a continuation of developing work for this project on deforestation.. It celebrates the diversity of wildlife and plants. And considers the effects and challenges for the Rainforests when deforestation occurs.

 

The artworks again are a drawing together of the above concerns, particularly in the adjoining image, 'We Are Making A New World ' Inspired by Paul Nash's influential works, he produced as a war artist. His images stemmed from the impact of bombing upon the peoples and landscapes of Europe...His significant works can resonate today  as we see the prevalence of mass eco-cide occurring -The impact of deforestation upon the Rainforest's inhabitants; peoples, land, flora and fauna. This results, for example, in the consequentialities , the irrevocable loss of precious plants - such as the 'Periwinkle' known and discovered for its medicinal properties - aiding against childhood Leukemia. (3)a

The richness of plants still yet to be discovered - now being endangered by rapid deforestation - it's  eventual impact upon the eco-systems seem far away, removed, out of sight out of mind from our everyday lives...,and highlighted by the apt words ..."If a tree falls in the forest....does anybody hear?

The adjacent work titled, Forest, Civilisation, Desert,  derived from the quote..."Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them."  By Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand - who in 19th Centuary, experienced the impact and rise of mass industrialization and the decimation of European forests, that 'fuelled' the Industrial Revolution... Chateaubriands words still resonate a hundred years on with the same poignant sentiments lingering concerning the voracious mass deforestation of Rainforests by the 'civilized' man seemingly unaware of the eco-consequences and irrevocable  damages - legacies being left for future generations.

Originally, from Poland, Brazilian Artist, Franz Krajcberg's, sentiments resonate here, through his perceptive observations about the modern world..."Artistic thinking confirms with sorrow that contemporary society is a commercial machine"... (2)

Krajcberg's Major Exhibiton in, 1989 was critically acclaimed...An article in the Manchete's apt response stated, " The exhibit awakens the Brazilian to the holocaust of nature"(2a). Another stating how the impact of Mr Krajcberg's "Amazon Cemetery" had caused some to cry." (2a)

In the Interview Krajcberg said "My culture is nature. My work is nature. I must continue to defend nature." and "Art must be for participation."  (2a)


The conceptual approach to the above exhibition's work is twofold- it's a celebration of nature's diversities. The finely honed balances evolving over eons, the intricate harmony within eco-systems, the symbiotic dances between plant life and creatures, both responding to one another as an act of natural recycling. And an act that enables the cycle of life to continue. 

Whilst simultaneously the exhibition  draws on scientific informative highlighting the anthropic aspects, How human activities strive to accumulate through the exploiting of natural resources. Some images above giving expression to  the dilemmas we face the misinformed, misunderstood impact of mass Rainforest deforestation. 

A compelling challenge to myself - an aligning with the issue, heightening of one's own awareness, seeing the bigger picture...the consequences and toll of deforestation. It is said 'trees are the lungs of our planet.' this concerns all living creatures present and future.

Finally Franz Krajcberg's wise words could hold resonance here..." I walked through the forest and discovered life...when with nature I think the truth, I speak the truth, I demand myself to be true.When I look at it, I feel in rhythm with birth, death, life's continuity." (2)
Some parts updated edited 2022 yf

http://www.nytimes.com/1989/10/17/arts/using -art-as-a sword-to-defend-brazil-s-forests.html (2a)

www.artfocus.com/krajcberg.html   in interview by leon kaplin.(2)

 http://www.azquotes.com/author/17606-Francois_Rene_de_Chateaubriand  (1)