"In a forest of a hundred thousand trees, no two leaves are alike. And no two journeys along the same path are alike - Paulo Coelho
Preparations commencing! 🌟..... as we head toward the month long art display at Carlton Marsh Reserve this coming September.
Last year the eco-project focused on the impact of pesticides resulting in
This ongoing project was originally informed by Rachel Carson's work, through her seminal book, 'The Silent Spring' - a sobering read for anyone interested in exploring toxin effects on soil, land flora and run offs into rivers.
The work on display this year aims to highlight the changing, often irreversible effects, of deforestation in ancient Rain forests, particularly in the Amazon and deforestation effects on biodiversity
As well we will be focusing on impacts to both the environment and local indigenous communities, whose ancient and cultural heritage is one of coexisting and living in harmony with the forest.
Although this series and project was displayed in 2015 it's relevance remains ongoing today. In the UK few ancient Rainforests now remain. Some last ancient forests continuingly threatened by human activity. Once gone, gone forever.
As mentioned in a previous blog....Our replanting focuses on mono plantations which in contrast to the natural order, won't ever display the incredible wonder of biodiversity found deep within ancient woodlands. Once mono plantations take precidence, they weaken the process of natural occurring ecological systems.....creating an ever susceptible vulnerability- when infestation and disease strike - wiping out whole manufacture induced plantations. Whereas biodiversity is more robust combating this.
At a previous time in UK's own history forests covered major land surfaces. The UK now one of the least forested countries in Europe. A historical point of reference here being, the use of oak trees as wood for maritime shipping fleets in the 17th /18th C.
By exploring the impacts of Rainforest deforestation I hope to highlight the significant need to protect what remains. Some art images will explore the beauty and diversity of ancient forests, highlighting the symbiotic relationships in these ecosystems. In contrast other work highlights the significant devastation to these ecosystems when deforestation occurs.
A particularly poignant quote from the 18th C, by a French man states..."Forests came before civilization and deserts after... "
In line with last years display, sketch book material, quotes and original lino cut art card sales will be there, encouraging public participation.
Forests, lakes, and rivers, clouds and winds, stars and flowers, stupendous glaciers and snowflakes - every form of animate or inanimate exsistance leaves its impression upon the soul of man - Orison Swett Marden.
New sketch book material is under way...with more to add!🌝
"Nature gave me back my humanity." Frans Krajcberg .
The most recent is work is based on inspirational Amazon Artist eco activist Frans Kracjberg ....sharing here initial sketches ...
For over forty years Frans worked using his creativity to alert the world to the destruction of the Amazon Rain forest Which he expressed through sculptural forms of deforested - often charred, remains of wood. His work today residing in Galleries, sharing the beauty of form from the tragedy of over exploitation of Rainforest habitats.
