A Zoom discussion of this exhibit where dozens of artists from Cape Cod and beyond share visions of Earth Justice.
2020 Exhibits
Higgins Art Gallery
At Cape Cod Community College
2020 Exhibits
At Cape Cod Community College
Image: What We Do to the Mountain, Chip Thomas, 2014
September 14, 2020–January 18, 2021
In the midst of global mass awakening to the reality of the climate emergency, and of the ecological and social injustice intertwined with it, how could art not be a crucial part of the story? Dozens of artists from Cape Cod and beyond share visions of EARTH JUSTICE.
The show includes work by artists from four corners of the US, ranging in age from 7 to 87. It reflects the social and ecological "urgency of now," spotlighting the leadership of youth and vulnerable frontline communities. It is also a tribute to artpeacemakers' '80's roots in the movements for nuclear disarmament and environmental justice.
From paintings, prints, photos and sculpture to handmade paper and "peace-torn" banners; from Zen calligraphy to Wampanoag flute songs and bead-weaving. EARTH JUSTICE charts the rising tide of awareness and resistance in defense of EARTH. It is as much a meditation as a cry from the heart and a call to action.
Organize, silkscreen print, by Roger Peet.
A prayer for the lungs, by Amy Kandall.
In dark times, breath and push, oil on board, by Donna Flax.
The World of Peace Where Everyone is Welcome, mixed media on paper, by Sofi Yin Blandford.
FROM THIS MOMENT DESPAIR ENDS AND TACTICS BEGIN, anonymous photo of anonymous graffiti, by Banksy.
I AM THE CHANGE, silkscreen print, by Chip Thomas.
Long live our 4 Billion yr-old Mother, by Jess X. Snow.
Breathe Clean Air, oil on canvas, by Bethia Brehmer.
Standing for Us All (Greta Thunberg at Standing Rock), by Shane Balkowitsch.
Daniela Chiancola, 8, Eastham MA, 2019, by Marnie Samuelson.
Anthropocrene 1, by Deirdre Portnoy.
Extinction Rebellion: XR Tree, hand-printed on cloth.
Endangered Frog, hand-colored etching, by Bethia Brehmer.
Basho's Frog, hand-made paper, by Sheryl Jaffe.
Breast Plate in the Sky, gouache on paper, by Ej Mills Brennan.
Radeau/raft, by Iren Handschuh.
Be Calmed, oil on canvas, by Robert Henry.
Queen Quet, ART-ivist, by Kumar Goodwine-Kenned.y
Looking Back (gray whale off Baja), photo on canvas, by Marylou Blakeslee.
Untitled, Earth pigments and beach coal on canvas, by Rebecca Arnoldi.
Great Wave, hand colored etching, tribute to Hokusai, by Bethia Brehmer.
RISE WITH LOVE FOR REFUGEES, printed matte button 2” round, by Jess X Snow.
Corn Wreath, by Julia Marden.
How Do We Reverse Global Warming?, oil on canvas, by Bethia Brehmer.
Willard’s Tale, twined round bag, by Julia Marden.
Rodophyta, sea weed thread on fabrics, by Rebecca Arnoldi.
MASKS: Trailers and Creatures, by Jennifer Moller
Earth Justice exhibit, September 2020.
Earth Justice exhibit, September 2020
NAUSET FOOD AND RESEARCH GARDEN, mandala map by Rand and Nancy Ekhard Burket.