Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Artful Expression

 

After spending 5 days stuck at home nursing a nasty cold, on Sunday afternoon I decided I needed some time outdoors so I headed to the Desert Botanical Garden.  That's where I got to see a new installation I had been hearing about called TOWARD 2050.  It's an exhibit led by textile artist Ann Morton that invites the public to craft handmade artworks that express their views on the environment.  The little textile works of art are arranged in a labyrinth that visitors can walk through and study the different panels or flags.


People had all kinds of ways of expressing their concerns. This one is straightforward.  

















                                                                                                                                                                     
The one above is subtle but scary especially given what recently happened in California.

This last one adds a touch of humor to the serious issue of plastics and other debris in our oceans.  

It's an interesting and thought provoking exhibit.

5 comments:

Travel said...

The exhibit should travel to the National Mall in DC, I'd suggest across from the EPA.

Stefan Jansson said...

Greta and Friday's For Future often use that slogan about no planet B.

RedPat said...

I fear all the messages fall onto deaf ears, Sharon.

Bill said...

It's becoming too late. Very nice to see this and that there are lots of people who do care.

roentare said...

Such a compelling message from these arts