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When the features moved, the protections moved with them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I remember thinking, ‘It’s a cool idea, but we can’t do it,’” said Crowder, the Edward Ricketts Provostial Professor in Stanford’s School of Humanities and Sciences and a senior fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFast forward twenty years. The technological hurdles that once gave Crowder pause about the feasibility of mMPAs have largely been overcome. Remote sensing satellites can now track boats and fishing vessels anywhere on Earth in real time. GPS allows fishers to know instantly whether they’ve strayed into a protected area, even if the boundaries have changed. And scientists can remotely follow the movements of sharks, turtles, whales and other creatures and then use computer models to predict their future movements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ker Than","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32026343931988,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/photo-of-hawksbill-sea-turtle.jpg?v=1584979035"},{"product_id":"a-moonshot-to-protect-the-ocean-and-feed-humanity-sustainably","title":"A Moonshot to Protect the Ocean and Feed Humanity Sustainably","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest barriers to protecting the ocean — and our future — is that we don’t know much about what’s going on under the water. 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The pressure is crushing, communication is extremely difficult (GPS and WiFi don’t work underwater!), and saltwater kills electronics, which makes long-term monitoring challenging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neil Davé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32026835517524,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/1_SMEAKpoP-sFCyNeRbtK1-Q.gif?v=1584993400"},{"product_id":"jake-price","title":"Jake Price","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Jake Price is a creator of visual narratives, using film and photography to record the human experience and chart its connection to our changing earth. After working as a photojournalist and producer at the BBC and New York Times, he shifted his work to filmmaking and immersive media production. Price’s many projects been awarded by the World Press Photo and have also been displayed internationally. Further, he continues to share his experiences by teaching filmmaking and immersive media to the next generation at Columbia University and The International Center of Photography.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-6198 lazy-loaded\" data-id=\"6198\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali-700x465.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali.jpg 1280w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/jake-price\/bali-2\/\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali-700x465.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Bali.jpg 1280w\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     Lines Aligned, for the Bali International Image Festival, Bali, Indonesia\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   What was your first introduction to the world of film and video\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  My first photographic experience occurred in high school when the LA riots broke out. I was sitting in my history classroom looking out the window and could see the smoke rising. I realized at that moment that history was being made and I wanted to document it, not just see it in a book. So I told the teacher I was going to the bathroom and never came back. That happened when I was 16 and I have been photographing and documenting ever since. At the same time, I was also making films on Super 8. I was really interested in European cinema, Ingmar Bergman and François Truffaut being two of the directors who had the greatest influence on me.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-6195\" data-id=\"6195\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riot-A7-28-1-700x471.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riot-A7-28-1-700x471.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riot-A7-28-1-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riot-A7-28-1-250x168.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riot-A7-28-1-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riot-A7-28-1-120x81.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/jake-price\/riot-a7-28-2\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Riot-A7-28-1-700x471.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n     This was one of the most important photos I have taken. Moments before I was in a shop that was being looted then set on fire. Coming out of it and then later walking down the street I photographed people in the community watching their shops burn. I was taken by the concern and bewilderment on their faces and that became the story for me, not those looting who gained the most sensational coverage.\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   While your work began as a reaction to the social events that were happening around you, your focus is now on environmental preservation. Are the two connected?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Yes, I always want to have the human narrative as a thread in my work with nature as another character. Ecosystems are like organisms and in their landscape there is as much personality as in a human’s face. There\n  \u003cg class=\"gr_ gr_8 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace\" data-gr-id=\"8\" id=\"8\"\u003e\n   is\n  \u003c\/g\u003e\n  suffering, joy\n  \u003cg class=\"gr_ gr_10 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" data-gr-id=\"10\" id=\"10\"\u003e\n   and\n  \u003c\/g\u003e\n  life. I am always looking for these elements to convey through a landscape. To express their condition you can say I also cast my landscapes!\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-6199\" data-id=\"6199\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/09-43-34-DSC05489-1-700x467.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/09-43-34-DSC05489-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/09-43-34-DSC05489-1-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/09-43-34-DSC05489-1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/09-43-34-DSC05489-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/09-43-34-DSC05489-1-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/jake-price\/09-43-34-dsc05489-2\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/09-43-34-DSC05489-1-700x467.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     Many nearby homes in Fukushima Province remain abandoned and their fate is not as neat. Unlike the cleaned spaces accessible to the public private property languishes. Unable to move back after the disaster people’s homes are being overrun by weeds and crumbling because of neglect.\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   What type of environmental disasters have you captured through your work and how have these shifted your perspective on climate change?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The first really big environmental catastrophe that I saw was in Haiti in 2004. There was an American military helicopter flying over the island and one of the marines looking out the window noticed a lake in the place where a town had been the day before. They took the helicopter down and found out that because of the previous night’s rain the whole village had been wiped out. This was because of deforestation—the lack of trees meant that there were no roots to soak up the water. Once word got out about the disaster, I got a call from a French agency I was photographing for at the time and I was on the next flight over. When I arrived, I got word that I was on assignment for\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/freerepublic.com\/focus\/f-news\/1145086\/posts\"\u003e\n   The New York Times\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  . That was my first real eye-opening experience to the reality of environmental disasters.\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The following year, Hurricane Katrina happened and since then it just has picked up immensely. There hasn’t been a time since then that I haven’t seen a huge environmental disaster every year. As far as I am concerned, that is inarguably the result of climate change. For children born after 2004, this has been their reality—they only know extreme events as normal weather. My niece has never known the typical four seasons, as I grew up knowing. It’s frightening to think that there has been so much change between\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jakeprice.com\/generation-2030\"\u003e\n   my generation and hers\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  and what will be coming next.\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-6194\" data-id=\"6194\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/haiti-2-1-700x467.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/haiti-2-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/haiti-2-1-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/haiti-2-1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/haiti-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/haiti-2-1-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/jake-price\/haiti-2-1\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/haiti-2-1-700x467.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003cbr\u003e\n     A group of earthquake survivors in 2010 who were relocated from the Petionville camp in Port au Prince arrive in the Corail-Cesselesse camp which was promised to be safer and better equipped than the Petionville camp.\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Much of your prior experience in photography revolves around journalism, but your recent photographic series on the Gowanus Canal has shifted towards the realm of fine art. How does the tone of your journalistic work differ from your art practices?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Although both of my practices are highly connected, I feel more at home addressing my concerns in cinematic and artistic ways. Right now, I think that journalism is having a hard time addressing climate change because it’s stuck primarily documenting the dramatic moments and the aftermaths with imagery that we’ve seen a million times. All of the flooded streets and wasted landscapes I documented starting blending together and became repetitive. Although it was important to document these incidents, I felt that a new visual language was needed. I think that a cinematic approach lets people look at things in more dimensional ways. The fact of the matter is that so much poison is flowing down the Gowanus Canal, but art lets us look at this issue more abstractly, which invites questions and a different engagement.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-6193\" data-id=\"6193\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-02-at-1.25.37-PM-700x701.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-02-at-1.25.37-PM-700x701.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-02-at-1.25.37-PM-30x30.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-02-at-1.25.37-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-02-at-1.25.37-PM-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-02-at-1.25.37-PM-768x769.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-02-at-1.25.37-PM-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-02-at-1.25.37-PM.png 1410w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/jake-price\/screen-shot-2019-04-02-at-1-25-37-pm\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-04-02-at-1.25.37-PM-700x701.png\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     This is a photo of pollution running down the Gowanus canal which has not been altered. This is what it looks like on days when the pollution is at its worst, which is typically at low tide or after it rains. The pollution empties out into the Upper Bay and ultimately into the Atlantic Ocean.\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Some of your biggest projects have centered around Fukushima and the nuclear disaster which occurred there following the 2011 earthquake. How did you begin exploring the history of this place and how does this story contribute to the larger story of humans and our connection to landscape?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  My work with Fukushima continues to manifest itself in different forms; from immersive online projects, such as\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/unknownspring.com\/\"\u003e\n   Unknown Spring\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  and\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theinvisibleseason.com\/\"\u003e\n   The Invisible Season\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  , to\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theinvisibleseason.com\/exhibits\/\"\u003e\n   installation pieces\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  —and now a film.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-6201\" data-id=\"6201\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Japan_recovery_main_1-2-700x379.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Japan_recovery_main_1-2-700x379.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Japan_recovery_main_1-2-30x16.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Japan_recovery_main_1-2-250x135.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Japan_recovery_main_1-2-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Japan_recovery_main_1-2-120x65.jpg 120w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Japan_recovery_main_1-2.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/jake-price\/japan_recovery_main_1-3\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Japan_recovery_main_1-2-700x379.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     Recovered photos that were found in the wreckage of the tsunami, 2011.\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Fukushima was a paradise before the explosions poisoned the land with radiation. But the world knew nothing of Fukushima before the meltdown and now only knows it as a wasteland. Much of it is still a wasteland, but it’s also tremendously beautiful. Some of the best rice, vegetables, fish, and meat in Japan came from Fukushima. As I heard the stories of the people who used to live there, I realized that I had to tell not only the stories of disaster but also tales of love. So in my interview series for Fukushima, I focused on speaking with people about all that they deeply cared for in the region. In doing so, I wanted the audience to think of Fukushima as their backyard. I wanted them to see that the landscapes that they hold dearly in their lives—whether that’s the beautiful farmland in Provence or the Hudson Valley in New York—are just as fragile as what was lost in Fukushima.\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  In that way, Fukushima becomes not just a place in Japan but a place that is connected to all of our lives. I think there is an added incentive to preserve things, especially if we understand the value of that which is around us.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-6202\" data-id=\"6202\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/03-IMG_9421-1-700x467.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/03-IMG_9421-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/03-IMG_9421-1-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/03-IMG_9421-1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/03-IMG_9421-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/03-IMG_9421-1-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/jake-price\/03-img_9421-2\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/03-IMG_9421-1-700x467.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     Spaces for daily life have been overtaken by nature, after the people of Fukushima were forced to leave.\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   For now, the debate on climate change has often been presented as one of belief versus disbelief. Do you think by considering climate change through the lens of culture we can turn it into a bi-partisan issue?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I really hope so. Although art is usually more left-leaning I think it has the power to unite us in our common culture. One especially important facet of this is the food we eat: it can literally bring us to the table and show us our shared humanity. It speaks to those of us who have a strong sense of national identity and also to those who are concerned with the land and the bodies we live in. My upcoming project,\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fundraising.fracturedatlas.org\/an-uncertain-land\"\u003e\n   An Uncertain Land\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  , explores the link between land, food and culture and all that we stand to lose if we do not urgently address climate change. By focusing on food and the loss of culinary heritage, climate change becomes a lot less abstract. Can you imagine a world without buffalo mozzarella, a Georgia peach or a gorgeous bottle of Bordeaux? It’s not hard to imagine that all we love to eat can disappear if we don’t get things under control.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-6203\" data-id=\"6203\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/04_IMG_6534-1-700x467.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/04_IMG_6534-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/04_IMG_6534-1-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/04_IMG_6534-1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/04_IMG_6534-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/04_IMG_6534-1-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/jake-price\/04_img_6534-2\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/04_IMG_6534-1-700x467.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     Remnants of a meal, left behind in Fukushima.\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  To learn more about the work of Jake Price, check out the links below.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Websites:\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jakeprice.com\"\u003e\n   JakePrice.com;\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theinvisibleseason.com\/\"\u003e\n   TheInvisibleSeason.com;\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/unknownspring.com\/\"\u003e\n   UnknownSpring.com\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Instagram:\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jakepricenyc\/\"\u003e\n   @jakepricenyc\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Author: Carola Dixon\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Editor: Dena Silver\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32035920969812,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/10-38-14-DSC04565-700x467.jpg?v=1585169229"},{"product_id":"pam-longobardi","title":"Pam Longobardi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Few creators are the embodiment of a multidisciplinary artist quite like culture-worker, activist, and researcher, Pam Longobardi. Through the\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/driftersproject.net\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Drifters Project\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n   ,\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  her work begins as a direct intervention on behalf of our oceans and culminates in large sculptural pieces that protest selfish production cycles and the careless abandonment of waste. The Drifters Project was founded by Longobardi in 2006 after she witnessed the mountains of plastic on the remote Hawaiian shore of the Big Island South Point. Now a global collaborative entity, the creative enterprise has removed tens of thousands of pounds of debris from natural environments and relocated those materials into social spaces. Longobardi is also a practicing abstract painter who often uses the subtleties of form and color to engage with the emotional nuances of climate change.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  As the winner of the prestigious Hudgens Prize and a Distinguished Professor at Georgia State University, Longobardi has appeared in the pages of\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   National Geographic\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n  ,\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Sierra Magazine\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n  , as well as on the Weather Channel. Her thought-provoking work has also been featured in exhibitions, galleries, museums, and public spaces around the world.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-6027 lazy-loaded\" data-id=\"6027\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5-700x467.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5.jpg 1584w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/pam-longobardi\/install1_reworlding_vsm-6\/\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5-700x467.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Install1_reworlding_vsm-5.jpg 1584w\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     Re-Worlding\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Your work for the\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/driftersproject.net\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Drifters Project\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   is founded on your ideology of the Conscious Ocean; “\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   the assumption that the ocean is a conscious entity that, in many different ways, from rising levels and temperatures to declining fish stocks to coral bleaching, and finally to the deformed material plastic objects that float the world round, is attempting to communicate its declining state of being.” How exactly do you think the ocean is conscious?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  I believe there is a general intelligence in nature itself and the ocean, as the place where life on earth began, which might embody the ultimate creative consciousness. There is much to be learned by appreciating the non-human world as a vast intelligent life-force, far more ancient than ourselves. If we view this dramatic alteration of the physical world as mere side effects of our desire to take, own, build, and use, then we have forever diminished other life in pursuit of our fulfillment. No other creature knowingly does this.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5984\" data-id=\"5984\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/16-Longobardi_Anthropocene1_supernature-700x562.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/16-Longobardi_Anthropocene1_supernature-700x562.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/16-Longobardi_Anthropocene1_supernature-30x24.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/16-Longobardi_Anthropocene1_supernature-250x201.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/16-Longobardi_Anthropocene1_supernature-768x616.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/16-Longobardi_Anthropocene1_supernature-120x96.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/pam-longobardi\/16-longobardi_anthropocene1_supernature\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/16-Longobardi_Anthropocene1_supernature-700x562.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     Anthropocene One:\n     \u003cg class=\"gr_ gr_37 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" data-gr-id=\"37\" id=\"37\"\u003e\n      Supern\n     \u003c\/g\u003e\n     ature\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   How does the process of collecting ocean trash influence the sculptures and installations you create through the Drifters Project?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  My art extends beyond physical art pieces, to include the interactions I have with the people, places, and creatures of specific sites around the world. The sculptures and installations are stand-in actors for the work that happens on site. In the public space, there is always a performative aspect, in the form of an actual performance piece, person-to-person engagement, or public discourse. Additionally, with my work on the Greek island of Lesvos, my art pieces have been able to generate direct aid for refugees and for the citizens that run a social enterprise that’s laying the groundwork for a new future for the island.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5989\" data-id=\"5989\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ARTVETTINGLongobardi_EconomiesOfScale-700x327.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ARTVETTINGLongobardi_EconomiesOfScale-700x327.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ARTVETTINGLongobardi_EconomiesOfScale-30x14.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ARTVETTINGLongobardi_EconomiesOfScale-250x117.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ARTVETTINGLongobardi_EconomiesOfScale-768x359.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ARTVETTINGLongobardi_EconomiesOfScale-120x56.jpg 120w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ARTVETTINGLongobardi_EconomiesOfScale.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/pam-longobardi\/artvettinglongobardi_economiesofscale\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ARTVETTINGLongobardi_EconomiesOfScale-700x327.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     Economies of Scale\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-6028\" data-id=\"6028\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/TelfairInstall_ComplexUncertainties-700x512.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/TelfairInstall_ComplexUncertainties-700x512.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/TelfairInstall_ComplexUncertainties-30x22.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/TelfairInstall_ComplexUncertainties-250x183.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/TelfairInstall_ComplexUncertainties-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/TelfairInstall_ComplexUncertainties-120x88.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/pam-longobardi\/telfairinstall_complexuncertainties\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/TelfairInstall_ComplexUncertainties-700x512.jpg\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     Complex Uncertainties\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Do your abstract paintings and drawings belong to the same universe as your ocean-centric sculptures?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  I view the paintings as an antidote to the plastic work, but still wholly part of the\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/driftersproject.net\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Drifters Project\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  . They are visualizations of vast forces of collision between natural processes (such as chemical patination of copper) and industrial human-made products (like plastics, acrylics, resin, and oils) that are happening around the world, all shrunken to the manageable scale of a painting space. Through these works, I’m able to control the outcome and nature always comes out on top: the sun will come out, rainbows will form, and there will be another day. This practice helps me manage my emotionally and physically difficult work with plastic.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5996\" data-id=\"5996\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Eremocene2_spark-700x882.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Eremocene2_spark-700x882.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Eremocene2_spark-24x30.png 24w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Eremocene2_spark-250x315.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Eremocene2_spark-120x151.png 120w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Eremocene2_spark.png 720w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/pam-longobardi\/eremocene2_spark\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Eremocene2_spark-700x882.png\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     Eremocene Two: Spark\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Finally, how do you understand the language of abstraction and how does this connect with your campaign to preserve our oceans?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Through abstraction, I collaborate with the energies of nature. When I begin, the patinas and paints are poured, mixed, and flung together to battle across the copper surfaces. Then I leave for a few days as the patinas cure and the paint dries. When I return, I begin the slower process of finding a place of beauty and a paradise of living energy.\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Through this process, I explore the real and the imaginary. My Drifters work is so firmly situated in the\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   real\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n  in every aspect: it’s a real disaster, there’s real suffering in the human and animal world, it’s a real challenge to keep the activist fight going when you’re up against something as massive and soulless as the plastic economy. Through the act of painting, I find hope and comfort by engaging with the imaginary.\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The paintings also directly aid in the preservation of the oceans because they continue the narrative of my concerns and the sale of them directly funds my expeditions and cleanup projects.\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5999\" data-id=\"5999\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-12-at-2.17.58-PM-700x465.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-12-at-2.17.58-PM-700x465.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-12-at-2.17.58-PM-30x20.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-12-at-2.17.58-PM-250x166.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-12-at-2.17.58-PM-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-12-at-2.17.58-PM-120x80.png 120w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-12-at-2.17.58-PM.png 1194w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/pam-longobardi\/screen-shot-2019-02-12-at-2-17-58-pm\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-12-at-2.17.58-PM-700x465.png\"\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Through our bi-weekly articles, we at Oceanic hope to inspire individuals to find their own way of engaging with the climate crisis by merging their passions and skills. To learn more about how Longobardi is continuing this work, explore her platforms below or head over to the\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/driftersproject.net\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Drifters Project\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  .\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  If you live in New York, you also have the chance to see her work in person this month at\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theclementecenter.org\/event\/anthropocene-les-gallery\/\"\u003e\n    Anthropocene in LES Gallery,\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  an exhibition exploring “the vast environmental and geopolitical forces re-ordering the\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  world as we have known it through the traceable singularity that is plastic.”\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Websites:\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/driftersproject.net\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    driftersproject.net\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   ,\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pamlongobardi.com\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    pamlongobardi.com\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   ,\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.plasticfreeisland.com\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    plasticfreeisland.com\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n   \n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Instagram:\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/driftersproject\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    @driftersproject\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Facebook:\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/oceanpeople\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Ocean People\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   ,\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pamslongobardi\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Drifters Project\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Author: Carola Dixon\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Editor: Dena Silver\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32035921297492,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-12-at-2.19.53-PM-700x454.png?v=1585169236"},{"product_id":"courtney-mattison","title":"Courtney Mattison","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Courtney Mattison is an internationally recognized artist and ocean advocate working to inspire policymakers and the public to conserve our changing seas. After studying marine biology and ceramic sculpture in college, Mattison dedicated her artistic career to creating intricately detailed ceramic sculptural works inspired by the fragile beauty of coral reefs and the human-caused threats they face in an effort to promote awareness for the protection of our blue planet. Mattison’s installations have been exhibited internationally in a wide range of prestigious institutions and publications from the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies to British Vogue.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-5309 lazy-loaded\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasI-NOAA_HQ-DerekParks_for_NOAA-min-700x879.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasI-NOAA_HQ-DerekParks_for_NOAA-min-700x879.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasI-NOAA_HQ-DerekParks_for_NOAA-min-24x30.jpg 24w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasI-NOAA_HQ-DerekParks_for_NOAA-min-250x314.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasI-NOAA_HQ-DerekParks_for_NOAA-min-768x964.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasI-NOAA_HQ-DerekParks_for_NOAA-min-120x151.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasI-NOAA_HQ-DerekParks_for_NOAA-min-700x879.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasI-NOAA_HQ-DerekParks_for_NOAA-min-700x879.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasI-NOAA_HQ-DerekParks_for_NOAA-min-24x30.jpg 24w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasI-NOAA_HQ-DerekParks_for_NOAA-min-250x314.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasI-NOAA_HQ-DerekParks_for_NOAA-min-768x964.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasI-NOAA_HQ-DerekParks_for_NOAA-min-120x151.jpg 120w\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n    Our Changing Seas I\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    PC: Derek Parks, NOAA\n   \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   How would you describe your relationship to the ocean and the journey that brought you to focus your art on climate change, specifically coral bleaching?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I’ve always felt that the sea is full of secrets, and have vivid memories of first discovering some of them as a kid, peeking inside crab traps strung along the piers of San Francisco Bay with my mom. Because art and the natural environment fascinated me from an early age, it felt natural for me to start studying marine biology and ceramics as a student at San Francisco University High School. That first marine biology class sparked my passion for marine science and is where I learned the basics of field research and dissection. That’s also when I first felt the urge to sculpt sea creatures out of clay because I found that it was easier for me to understand the anatomy of organisms I was studying if I recreated them in three dimensions.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5322\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-AfterglowOurChangingSeasVI-Detail2-CourtneyMattison-1.jpg-min-1-700x700.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-AfterglowOurChangingSeasVI-Detail2-CourtneyMattison-1.jpg-min-1-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-AfterglowOurChangingSeasVI-Detail2-CourtneyMattison-1.jpg-min-1-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-AfterglowOurChangingSeasVI-Detail2-CourtneyMattison-1.jpg-min-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-AfterglowOurChangingSeasVI-Detail2-CourtneyMattison-1.jpg-min-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-AfterglowOurChangingSeasVI-Detail2-CourtneyMattison-1.jpg-min-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-AfterglowOurChangingSeasVI-Detail2-CourtneyMattison-1.jpg-min-1-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-AfterglowOurChangingSeasVI-Detail2-CourtneyMattison-1.jpg-min-1-700x700.jpg\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n    Afterglow (Our Changing Seas VI) Detail\n   \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  My work began to evolve from anatomical studies into more large-scale, representative pieces after I experienced the Great Barrier Reef for about nine months in 2007 as a study abroad student from Skidmore College. While there, I went scuba diving among some of the most beautiful and healthy reefs in the world and simultaneously took a series of marine biology classes that emphasized the threats to coral reefs. Just as I was falling in love with coral reefs I learned how easily we could lose them. The understanding that something as exquisite and otherworldly as coral reefs was deteriorating so rapidly because of human activities was heartbreaking and motivated me to use my sculptural work to inspire conservation.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5315\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_02-700x1021.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_02-700x1021.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_02-21x30.jpg 21w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_02-250x365.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_02-768x1120.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_02-120x175.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_02-700x1021.jpg\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n    Confluence (Our Changing Seas V)\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    PC: Amanda Brooks, Art in Embassies\n   \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   As an artist, what do you feel your role is in the grand task of combating climate change? Are there any specific or general impacts you hope your art will have?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The concept of climate change is nebulous to many, partly because it is difficult to visualize. As a ceramic sculptor with a background in environmental science, I believe art has a unique power to influence how we understand our lives and our planet by creating an emotional connection to concepts that are otherwise easy to ignore. We protect what we care about, and we care about what we know and understand. My work brings the plight of coral reefs above the surface and into view, urging viewers to appreciate their fragile beauty and empathize with the threats they face in ways that will hopefully drive us to change our behavior.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5311\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-FossilFuels-GasCan-Photo©CourtneyMattison-min-700x700.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-FossilFuels-GasCan-Photo©CourtneyMattison-min-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-FossilFuels-GasCan-Photo©CourtneyMattison-min-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-FossilFuels-GasCan-Photo©CourtneyMattison-min-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-FossilFuels-GasCan-Photo©CourtneyMattison-min-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-FossilFuels-GasCan-Photo©CourtneyMattison-min-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-FossilFuels-GasCan-Photo©CourtneyMattison-min-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-FossilFuels-GasCan-Photo%C2%A9CourtneyMattison-min-700x700.jpg\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n    Fossil Fuel Gas Can\n   \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Can you share more about the Semesta Terumbu Karang—Coral Universe installation you made for the Coral Triangle Center in Bali? How did you integrate researching the Coral Triangle, the most biodiverse marine environment, into your artistic practice?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Semesta Terumbu Karang—Coral Universe is a grassroots celebration of the exquisite life forms that comprise Earth’s most diverse marine ecosystem—the Coral Triangle. The Coral Triangle Center made this project possible through a unique collaboration between their NGO, the government training center Balai Teknologi Industri Kreatif Keramik and Balinese ceramic company Jenggala Ceramic, both of which donated space and resources.\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Before sculpting the piece I was lucky to explore reefs around Indonesia, scuba diving and snorkeling in Raja Ampat, Komodo, and Bali. The richness and diversity of reef species in the Coral Triangle are mind-boggling and served as an endless muse for the project and my work moving forward.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5314\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_detail-700x463.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_detail-700x463.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_detail-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_detail-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_detail-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_detail-120x79.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-Confluence_detail-700x463.jpg\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n    Confluence (Our Changing Seas V) Detail\n   \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  When making the piece, my intention was to highlight the fragile beauty and value of healthy reefs as well as the threats that human-caused climate change poses in this vital region. To complete it I worked with a team of coral conservationists, artisans, and over 300 volunteers.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The unveiling of the work on the eve of the Our Ocean Conference in Bali on October 28, 2018 commemorated both the International Year of the Reef 2018 (IYOR) as well as the presidency of Indonesia, Monaco and Australia in the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI). The Center hopes to host over 100,000 visitors each year to view the installation and learn about coral reefs.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5317\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-700x700.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC.jpg 1080w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-700x700.jpg\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n    CTC Coral Universe\n   \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  (Fun Fact: Extra ceramic coral pieces have been fixed to the bottom of the CTC’s dive pool to train volunteers underwater ecological monitoring techniques such as the “Point Intercept Transect” method.)\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5318\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-dive-pool.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-dive-pool.jpg 686w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-dive-pool-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-dive-pool-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-dive-pool-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-dive-pool-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CTC-dive-pool.jpg\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n    CTC Dive Pool\n   \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Here at Oceanic Global, we talk a lot about waste since so much of it ends up in our oceans. Making art can often be a process that creates a lot of waste, is this something that you consider in your practice? Are your choice of materials influenced by their impact on the world?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The production of ceramic sculptural works requires a significant amount of energy to fire kilns, power and ventilate the studio and transport pieces. I make every effort to recycle, reduce waste, purchase bulk and local materials and only fire full kilns. Furthermore, I am exploring how to power my studio with solar energy. I also give back by supporting ocean conservation programs like Mission Blue, an initiative of the Sylvia Earle Alliance founded by legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5321\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasIII-feat.CMattison-ArthurEvans_for_TangMuseum-1-700x467.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasIII-feat.CMattison-ArthurEvans_for_TangMuseum-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasIII-feat.CMattison-ArthurEvans_for_TangMuseum-1-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasIII-feat.CMattison-ArthurEvans_for_TangMuseum-1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasIII-feat.CMattison-ArthurEvans_for_TangMuseum-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasIII-feat.CMattison-ArthurEvans_for_TangMuseum-1-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/CMattison-OurChangingSeasIII-feat.CMattison-ArthurEvans_for_TangMuseum-1-700x467.jpg\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n    Our Changing Seas III\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n    PC: Arthur Evans, Tang Museum\n   \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Check out the links below to see more of Mattison’s work!\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Website: Courtneymattison.com\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Instagram: @courtneycoral\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Twitter: @courtneycoral\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Facebook: @ccmattis\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Author: Carola Dixon\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32036341710932,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/CMattison-AfterglowOurChangingSeasVI-CourtneyMattison-min-700x467.jpg?v=1585177143"},{"product_id":"ely-german","title":"Ely German","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Born in Buenos Aires in 2000, Ely German is a young artist currently studying Art at UT Austin and exploring how she can use her art to create positive change. German’s work spans different styles, mediums, and conversations. Currently, she is using drawing, painting and animation to explore ideas about society, politics and our environment. Her work is surreal in nature and uses bold colors to create witty and often ironic critiques of modern society.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-5236 lazy-loaded\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-700x560.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-30x24.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-250x200.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-120x96.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-700x560.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-30x24.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-250x200.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5-120x96.jpg 120w\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Most recently, her animation “In Our Hands” won first prize in the\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bowseat.org\/programs\/ocean-awareness-contest\/overview\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Bow Seat International Competition\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  , a competition for young artists using their creativity to spread awareness around issues impacting our ocean.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   We would love to hear about the beginning of your journey as an artist and activist! What do you love about the ocean? How did you start incorporating this into your work?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The ocean intrigues me for the same reasons people are intrigued by other planets. The ocean is deep and mysterious, it never fails to catch my eye and spark my curiosity.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I believe that every person is born an artist, the challenge is to remain one. I have been an artist for all of my eighteen years, and intend to continue being one for the rest of my life.  I can’t label a moment where my journey as an artist ever “began” because that implies that before I was not an artist. However, I was empowered to become an artist\/activist by “Bow Seat Programs”. I was always making art and when I started high school, Bow Seat programs inspired me to channel my work towards ocean advocacy.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5234\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1-700x447.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1-700x447.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1-250x160.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1-120x77.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1-700x447.jpg\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Can you tell us about your award-winning animation piece, “In Our Hands”? What about hands spoke to you as a symbol through which to spread a message of ocean conservation?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  “In Our Hands” is a hand drawn, frame-by-frame, watercolor animation. For every second of video there are ten drawings on show. The animation features two hands, a green one and a red one. The green hand represents caring, environmentally conscious humans who go out of their way to protect our ocean. In contrast, the red hand bullies the ocean into darkness. This darkness harms ocean life and destroys color… But the horrors caused by the red hand’s reckless actions can be reverted! A paintbrush unleashes a chain reaction that removes the darkness and returns vibrating color to ocean life. Today, we have the ability to fix the horrors we’ve caused, but we won’t have this chance for long. We must take action fast before the damage becomes irreversible!\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" data-lazy-src='\u0026lt;iframe width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZorCm1j5b-A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/iframe\u0026gt;' data-lazy-type=\"iframe\" src=\"\u0026lt;iframe%20width=%22900%22%20height=%22506%22%20src=%22https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZorCm1j5b-A?feature=oembed%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20allow=%22accelerometer;%20autoplay;%20encrypted-media;%20gyroscope;%20picture-in-picture%22%20allowfullscreen\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/iframe\u0026gt;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   In Our Hands\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   How do you see the role of artists and activists intersecting? Are there any people from both worlds who inspire you?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Artists take actions that set chain reactions. An activist is a person who campaigns for change, so many artists are activists because their goal is to inspire and create change.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Alyssa Irizarry, the program director of Bow Seat, inspires me as she educates and speaks on behalf of the ocean. I admire her dedication and passion for environmental advocacy and art. Her work in Bow Seat inspired me to intertwine my artwork with ocean advocacy, without which my work may have never crossed paths with activism.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5235\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2-700x596.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2-700x596.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2-30x26.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2-250x213.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2-768x654.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2-120x102.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/2-700x596.jpg\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Ely, as a young artist, what are the hopes that you have for our ocean’s future?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  As depicted in my animation “In Our Hands,” I believe it is still not too late to save the ocean. I am hopeful that the efforts of organizations like Bow Seat and artists\/activists like myself are not in vain. I hope to see the average mindset become greener, less wasteful. Simple actions like avoiding plastic bags can be life changing for marine life, quite literally!\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"aligncenter\"\u003e\n   \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5242\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-11-at-2.02.29-PM-700x524.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-11-at-2.02.29-PM-700x524.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-11-at-2.02.29-PM-30x22.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-11-at-2.02.29-PM-250x187.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-11-at-2.02.29-PM-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-11-at-2.02.29-PM-120x90.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Screen-Shot-2018-12-11-at-2.02.29-PM-700x524.png\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Check out the following links for more of Ely German’s art!\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Website:\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/elygerman.com\"\u003e\n   elygerman.com\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Instagram:\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elygerman\/?hl=en\"\u003e\n   @ElyGerman\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  YouTube:\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC46uezYIwGU3QoZw45lHXvQ\/videos\"\u003e\n   Ely German\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Author: Carola Dixon\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32036342104148,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/2-700x596.jpg?v=1585177152"},{"product_id":"carola-dixon","title":"Carola Dixon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Carola Dixon describes herself as an urban faery, guardian of the ocean, multidisciplinary artist, and environmental activist. Her work is founded on a futuristic conception of the holy trinity which replaces the father, the son and the holy spirit with art, technology and nature. Through her art, Carola hopes to discover new ways of creating harmony among these three elements, which at present often feel disconnected.These three elements are treated as parts of a whole and are used to explore modern spiritually in relation to modern relationships between people and nature. At different times, her art creates either awe or discomfort with the intention of encouraging the viewer to consider the presence, or absence, of harmony between themselves and art\/technology\/nature.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Carola is now living in New York where she studies Visual Arts and Environmental Biology at Columbia University. We are thrilled to welcome Carola as the newest member of our Oceanic Global family and to announce that she will be taking over The Current! Carola’s artist background and passion will lend directly to her new role and we are so excited to see how she helps the platform grow.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-5169 lazy-loaded\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.16-PM.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.16-PM.png 578w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.16-PM-17x30.png 17w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.16-PM-250x433.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.16-PM-120x208.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.16-PM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.16-PM.png 578w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.16-PM-17x30.png 17w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.16-PM-250x433.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.16-PM-120x208.png 120w\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Ocean\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   What draws you to focus your work around nature, specifically the ocean?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  As a child I spent most of my time at the beach in Sydney where I grew up, and I always felt a really strong connection to the ocean. I used to get up at 5:00AM just to be able to go for a swim before school. All of my dearest memories with family and friends take place by the ocean. It is such a humbling place to me and I feel I am happiest there. My art is a lot about exploring spirituality, and for me, the ocean feels like the most sacred thing on this earth. Water is life!\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   How do you see the role of art in activism?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Art has the power to change people’s perspective and awaken them to new ways of understanding. In today’s society many people don’t get the opportunity to have a meaningful connection with their surrounding environment, and I think this is part of the reason we are where we are. For example, climate change is such a big concept that it can be really overwhelming for most people, and hard to relate to. I believe it is essential for people to connect with an element in nature for them to be willing to fight for it. I believe art has the power to create this connection.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5170\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.34-PM.png\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.34-PM.png\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Butterfly Tapestry\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   How do you think collage and abstraction engage a broader audience and communicate your message?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I like to make both abstract and descriptive work because I think the two communicate with the viewer in different ways. By using symbols that people can recognize (mostly elements from nature that I collage) it makes it clear what the work is exploring. I always hope my art will make nature feel more magical and mystical and inspire people to go out and play!\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Abstract art works by engaging people’s subconscious. Something I may have been thinking about when making a piece could trigger someone to think about a different emotion or situation than what was on my mind. This is important because everything is connected and learning to see patterns between real life and our emotions is an important step in growing spiritually. For example, “Pollution” was inspired by water pollution on a molecular level. However, I think this abstract image also evokes the emotions of chaos or disjunction which are both related to pollution in their own way.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5171\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1506px) 100vw, 1506px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.07-PM.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.07-PM.png 1506w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.07-PM-30x20.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.07-PM-250x167.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.07-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.07-PM-700x467.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.07-PM-120x80.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.07-PM.png\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Pollution\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   How do you see the relationship between art, technology and nature in the future?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  In a video project I created, “Phone Call Away”, I speculate about a future in which we totally lose track of our place within the natural world (ie. if nothing changes), and it can feel pretty scary. Ironically, making that piece made me realize that ultimately we can’t escape our physicality. If nothing changes, nature will win – humans and technology can never beat her because we belong to her. But I believe we can avoid this future by using technology to learn more about nature and by using art to proclaim its value and beauty!\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Where do you find the inspiration for your work?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I am really inspired by different religious artistic traditions from around the world, most notably ceiling paintings in catholic churches, Persian carpets and Australian Aboriginal Desert Art! All of these people in their own way tried to create something that would inspire others to reflect on their own spirituality and I want to do the same! I truly believe that technology has given us the tools for a new age of consciousness surrounding spirituality and nature, and my art belongs to that future.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-5172\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.25-PM.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.25-PM.png 1006w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.25-PM-30x30.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.25-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.25-PM-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.25-PM-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.25-PM-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.25-PM-120x120.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.25-PM.png\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Fish\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Check out the following links to see more of Carola Dixon’s art!\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Website:\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/elygerman.com\"\u003e\n   www.caroladixon.com\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Instagram:\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/html.faery\/\"\u003e\n   @html.faery\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Vimeo:\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/user62874911\"\u003e\n   Carola Dixon\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Author: Cassia Patel \/ Carola Dixon\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32036342956116,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-15-at-7.22.34-PM-e1542376510239-700x469.png?v=1585177156"},{"product_id":"anne-de-carbuccia","title":"Anne de Carbuccia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Anne de Carbuccia is a French – American environmental artist. Beginning with an expedition to Antarctica, she travels the globe documenting the evolution of the planet and human impact on the environment in this era of the Anthropocene. Born on Corsica, a mountain in the sea, she has always been drawn to the ocean around which she focuses much of her work. Anne’s primary project has been her series of “TimeShrines”, temporary installations created in symbolic environments that Anne photographs to create a permanent record.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4902 lazy-loaded\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1709px) 100vw, 1709px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min.jpg 1709w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1709px) 100vw, 1709px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min.jpg 1709w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Conch-shells-fighting-erosion-1-min-120x80.jpg 120w\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Queen Conch Fighting Erosion\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   What about the ocean speaks to you as an artist? How did you find yourself focusing your energy and intention on marine conservation?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I am from Corsica, growing up with the ocean is like learning another language at a young age: it becomes an innate part of you. As an artist, I always recount or reexamine the world through a personal lens, so it was only natural that I would include the ocean. The ocean speaks to me because I’ve seen firsthand how trash has become an inseparable part of any ocean landscape I swim in.  Every expedition, I see a more and more depleted version of the underwater world. If you don’t accept a certain change, you have to act against it.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4903\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1524px) 100vw, 1524px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.40-PM.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.40-PM.png 1524w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.40-PM-30x16.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.40-PM-250x132.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.40-PM-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.40-PM-700x370.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.40-PM-120x63.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.40-PM.png\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Diving in the Coral Triangle\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Can you say a few words about your “time shrines” and the symbolism of that series?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I create installations in every photograph called TimeShrines to honor and capture the beauty that is vanishing. I include two objects essential to my TimeShrines: an hourglass, which is the most ancient way of calculating time and a symbol of fleeting existence, and a skull (or vanity as it used to be called). The skull is a mystical object which reminds us that as mortals, we have choices to make. We can choose between a constructive and positive life, or a superficial, vain life; hence the symbolism of the vanity.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I create these unique shrines to ensure we understand the decisions we are faced with for the world of tomorrow. To complete each TimeShrine, I also incorporate elements from the natural and human environment on site, each carefully collected for their special meaning.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4905\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.22-PM.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.22-PM.png 1220w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.22-PM-30x20.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.22-PM-250x164.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.22-PM-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.22-PM-700x458.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.22-PM-120x78.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.06.22-PM.png\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Creating an ocean trash TimeShrine on remote islands of Raja Ampat.\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4906\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1212px) 100vw, 1212px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.02.38-PM.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.02.38-PM.png 1212w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.02.38-PM-30x20.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.02.38-PM-250x166.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.02.38-PM-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.02.38-PM-700x466.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.02.38-PM-120x80.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.02.38-PM.png\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Beauty \u0026amp; Trash 2\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   What is your view on the role of art in activism? How do you think as a movement we can better find an intersection between the two?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I think art has been a way of passing on messages and protesting (discreetly or indiscreetly) for a very, very long time. Artists have channeled social, political and cultural changes ever since we have lived in socially-interactive communities. Actually I believe artists have a responsibility towards their society, especially in transitional eras.\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The intersection is the artistic creation of the content. Art helps to visually represent the challenges and issues that need to be addressed.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4907\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1210px) 100vw, 1210px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.05.12-PM.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.05.12-PM.png 1210w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.05.12-PM-30x20.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.05.12-PM-250x167.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.05.12-PM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.05.12-PM-700x466.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.05.12-PM-120x80.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-22-at-3.05.12-PM.png\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Pink\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   You visit the ends of the Earth and capture images people hardly believe are real. In your words, you aim to “seduce” people into falling in love with our planet to spark a commitment to sustainability. How do you think your work impacts people on an emotional level and how do you hope to engage a broader audience?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Yes my work is not created to please you, but I do want to seduce you! I am artistically documenting what we have, what we are about to lose and what we have already lost. We are living in an era where there is not much time left to decide what we want for the world of tomorrow. Today, I believe it’s important to have something to say, but it’s even more important to say something that people want to listen to. You may or may not like my work but it shouldn’t leave you indifferent. Through the aesthetic, I want to draw the audience in so they can emotionally listen to the story and the message behind the images. I am always trying to find the keys to people’s hearts.\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  One of the best ways to engage a broader audience today is through film. I just had an exhibition, One Planet One Future, in Naples for three months and over 90,000 people came to see it: the show was incredible but with film you can reach that many people in just one day or less!\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4908\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Anne-Antartica-3_14.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Anne-Antartica-3_14.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Anne-Antartica-3_14-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Anne-Antartica-3_14-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Anne-Antartica-3_14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Anne-Antartica-3_14-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Anne-Antartica-3_14-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Anne-Antartica-3_14.jpg\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Shooting in Antarctica on an iceberg!\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Can you tell us more about your short film,\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   \u003cem\u003e\n    One Ocean,\n   \u003c\/em\u003e\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   and the motivation behind its conception?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Our planet is the blue planet, so it made sense to start my first film chapter with\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   One Ocean\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n  . Besides the atmosphere, the ocean is what connects our planet; it is just one ocean. It will therefore be the most at risk in this new geological era, the Anthropocene. In\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   One Ocean\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n  , I show that global warming, the burning forests in Siberia, and the massive consumption of single-use plastic all have direct and dire consequences for the ocean. I want to show the audience that it is all interconnected – One Ocean, One Planet and One Future.\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I want to take viewers on a journey and inspire them. I want to make people realize that each and everyone of us can become a positive geologic force. Our daily thoughts and actions do affect the planet as a whole, and that is empowering. It means that if we choose to, we can change the future of the planet overnight.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4909\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1015px) 100vw, 1015px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/timeshrine.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/timeshrine.png 1015w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/timeshrine-30x20.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/timeshrine-250x167.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/timeshrine-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/timeshrine-700x467.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/timeshrine-120x80.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/timeshrine.png\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   iDDU\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Check out more of her work at the sites below!\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Website: www.oneplanetonefuture.org\/\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Vimeo: @annedecarbuccia\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Instagram: @oneplanetonefuture; @annedecarbuccia\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4900\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 3969px) 100vw, 3969px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Antartic-and-Southern-elephant-seal-skull-1-1-min.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Antartic-and-Southern-elephant-seal-skull-1-1-min.jpg 3969w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Antartic-and-Southern-elephant-seal-skull-1-1-min-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Antartic-and-Southern-elephant-seal-skull-1-1-min-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Antartic-and-Southern-elephant-seal-skull-1-1-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Antartic-and-Southern-elephant-seal-skull-1-1-min-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Antartic-and-Southern-elephant-seal-skull-1-1-min-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Antartic-and-Southern-elephant-seal-skull-1-1-min.jpg\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Antarctic \u0026amp; Southern Elephant Seal Skulls\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Author: Cassia Patel\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32036343087188,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/Antartic-and-Southern-elephant-seal-skull-1-1-min-700x467.jpg?v=1585177159"},{"product_id":"basia-goszczynska","title":"Basia Goszczynska","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Basia Goszczynska is a Brooklyn-based artist who redresses the value of discarded objects through sculpture, installation, new media, and performance. Basia received her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and her MFA from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. In addition to numerous group shows and film festival screenings, she has presented her work in solo exhibitions at the Mid-Manhattan Public Library and OCAD University. Basia has received fellowships from the Vermont Studio Center and the Massachusetts Cultural Council as well as the Ray Stark Film Prize.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4760\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4-250x241.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4-768x739.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4-700x674.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4-120x116.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4-250x241.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4-768x739.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4-700x674.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Hauls_1-4-120x116.jpg 120w\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Hauls 1-3\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4761\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1810px) 100vw, 1810px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1.jpg 1810w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1-22x30.jpg 22w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1-250x345.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1-768x1061.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1-700x967.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1-120x166.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1810px) 100vw, 1810px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1.jpg 1810w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1-22x30.jpg 22w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1-250x345.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1-768x1061.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1-700x967.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Haul_1-120x166.jpg 120w\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Haul 1\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   What about the ocean speaks to you as an artist? How did you find yourself first focusing your energy and intention on marine conservation?\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n   I have been fascinated by the ocean, particularly the mystery that surrounds it, for as long as I can remember. Over the years, as I learned more about global warming, plastic pollution, ocean acidification, and the other issues threatening life here on earth, my fascination with the ocean developed into a deep concern for its well-being. My resulting environmental ethics, paired with my shoestring budget, inspired my decision to stop purchasing traditional art materials and to instead scavenge for free or previously used materials. I’m not only drawn to the colors and durability of manufactured materials, but also to how they address the complex issues that interest me most, namely: environmental sustainability and justice, the psychology of death, and the spiritual aspects of art. As Marshall McLuhan put it so well— “the medium is the message”.\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4759\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Swell.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Swell.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Swell-30x24.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Swell-250x198.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Swell-768x608.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Swell-700x554.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Swell-120x95.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Swell.jpg\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Swell\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Can you say a few words about your “Away” series and the commentary it makes on the fate of discarded objects?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Away\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n  was an immersive installation that people entered into through a narrow opening. Flashlight in hand, visitors were invited to walk along a narrow path to explore the landscape that I had constructed from locally gathered and crowdsourced marine debris. The project was intended to encourage viewers to think more deeply about the concept of an “away”—whether or not such a place even exists—about our personal and collective agency, about the potential subjectivity of nonhuman objects, and about what types of landscapes we are leaving behind for future generations to explore.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4765\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away-1.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away-1.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away-1-30x22.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away-1-250x184.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away-1-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away-1-700x516.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away-1-120x88.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away-1.jpg\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Away\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4764\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away_detail.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away_detail.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away_detail-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away_detail-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away_detail-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away_detail-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away_detail-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away_detail.jpg\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Away\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   What is your view on the role of art in activism? How do you think as a movement we can better find an intersection between the two?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I will admit that I sometimes still feel ambivalent about how to reconcile my desire to create art with my environmental ethics. I struggle with feeling implicated in the art world, the production of commodities, and capitalism in general. I fear that endlessly celebrating isolated examples of reuse and recycling risk becoming masked denial—as if simple reuse is enough to absolve us of responsibility and put an end to our massive waste problem. Ultimately though, I believe that art has the potential to play an important role in bringing about environmental and social justice. Harvard philosopher, Elaine Scarry, defines beauty as the opposite of injury and argues that pursuing it in the arts can help engender empathy, opening up our senses, and inspiring us to be more just. In order for us to change our habits of wastefulness, we first need to feel inspired, and perhaps, that inspiration can indeed be found in the presence of a beautiful art object.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  As far as potential intersections, I think the biggest opportunity lies in material sourcing and sharing. Activists pick up thousands of pounds of trash off beaches every year only to hide the majority of it away in landfills or burn it for fuel (which does little more than transform solid pollution into air pollution). Artists used to have to go source their own clay off beaches and river banks. Now, they can go to a store or order it offline. My hope is that some entrepreneur will take it upon themselves to serve as a liaison between environmental groups and artists and will make it easier for us to source these materials that are still currently going to waste.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4762\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Detour.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Detour.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Detour-30x23.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Detour-250x193.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Detour-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Detour-700x539.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Detour-120x92.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Detour.jpg\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Detour\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Your work is spread across various mediums, sculpture, installation, new media, and performance, as you describe… do you have a preferred medium? How do you think they complement each other?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I appreciate having the skills and freedom to explore ideas in a variety of mediums, however, the more I work, the more I find myself gravitating towards sculpture and installation. Specifically, I’m drawn to the idea of re-inserting politics into handwork. Meditative cleaning, sorting, wrapping, bundling, and weaving, all help to defuse the disgust and stress that I often feel when surrounded by our toxic waste products. Handwork, in a society saturated with tech and automation, also feels like a political act in and of itself—my choice to lean so heavily on craft, reveals the extent to which I value, and even enjoy, labor. In this way, my work is in conversation with the work of Miriam Shapiro and El Anatsui, to name but two of the artists that have inspired me over the years.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4758\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Trap_7.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Trap_7.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Trap_7-30x26.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Trap_7-250x219.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Trap_7-768x672.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Trap_7-700x612.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Trap_7-120x105.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Trap_7.jpg\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Trap 7\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4757\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Traps_installation_view.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Traps_installation_view.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Traps_installation_view-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Traps_installation_view-250x170.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Traps_installation_view-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Traps_installation_view-700x476.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Traps_installation_view-120x82.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Traps_installation_view.jpg\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Traps 5-11\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Check out more of her work at the sites below!\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Website:\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/basiagoszczynska.com\/\"\u003e\n    http:\/\/basiagoszczynska.com\/\n   \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Instagram: @basia_gosz\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Facebook: \/odbasi\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Twitter: @basia_gosz\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4763\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1605px) 100vw, 1605px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Cores_1-4.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Cores_1-4.jpg 1605w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Cores_1-4-19x30.jpg 19w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Cores_1-4-250x389.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Cores_1-4-768x1196.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Cores_1-4-700x1090.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Cores_1-4-120x187.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basia_Goszczynska_Cores_1-4.jpg\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   Cores 1-4\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Author: Cassia Patel\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32036343251028,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/Basia_Goszczynska_Away-700x516.jpg?v=1585177163"},{"product_id":"benjamin-von-wong","title":"Benjamin Von Wong","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Benjamin Von Wong is a viral creative, pairing his engineering and artistic backgrounds to create epic imagery that rallies people around environmental and social causes. Von Wong’s work makes these topics digestible and accessible. He communicates global issues through dramatic, fantastic scenes, pulling on the emotions of his audience. His passion for the mission to spread awareness and inspire action speaks through his work, embodying what it means to engage in activism through art. Some of his previous projects have focused on plastic microfibers released in washing machines, electronic waste, and marine plastic pollution. His most recent project, in collaboration with\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/greenpeace.org\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Greenpeace\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  and aerial performance artist, Katerina Soldatou, highlights the fact that a truckload of plastic enters the ocean every minute.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4663 lazy-loaded\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1-30x17.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1-120x68.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1-30x17.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-2-1-120x68.jpg 120w\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   What about the ocean speaks to you as an artist? How did you find yourself first focusing your energy and intention on marine conservation?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  There’s something absolutely tragic when you find yourself in the middle of what sees and feels like a vast pristine ocean only to see bits of plastic floating by more regularly than fish.I don’t think there was a particular catalyst to fighting for the ocean – but rather a progressive involvement as I looked towards the different issues plaguing the world.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4654\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-18.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-18.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-18-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-18-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-18-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-18-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-18.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Can you say a few words about your recent “Every 60 Seconds, a Truckload of Plastic Enters the Ocean” collaboration with Greenpeace and aerial artist Katerina Soldatou?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Katerina and I wanted to support an organization like Greenpeace that had the power to leverage awareness as a weapon to prompt corporate change. With most of the content out there being literal documentation of trash, we wanted to take a more conceptual approach that was simultaneously beautiful yet tragic.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4653\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-16.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-16.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-16-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-16-250x164.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-16-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-16-700x460.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-16-120x79.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-16.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4658\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-50.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-50.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-50-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-50-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-50-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-50-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-50-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-50.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4652\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-28.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-28.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-28-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-28-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-28-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-28-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-28-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-28.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   What challenges did you have to overcome to orchestrate the aerial photography with floating plastic in a natural setting? Who did you have to collaborate with to overcome these?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The entire project was a challenge!!First, we had to collect the plastics, then think about how we were going to string them together so that they could be packed\/transported\/unpacked in multiple locations. Once we figured that out, we had to actually find the manpower to help us string all these pieces together… Of course, transportation was an issue too, requiring boats and trucks to get to the right locations. In parallel to all of this, we had to find and prepare the different locations to make sure they were not only safe but photogenic.Last but not least, we had to plan the “disposal” plan, finding an independent recycler that could take care of all our plastics since the island didn’t have any recycling locally.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4657\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-43.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-43.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-43-30x19.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-43-250x160.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-43-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-43-700x447.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-43-120x77.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-43.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4660\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-71.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-71.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-71-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-71-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-71-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-71-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-71-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-71.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   What is your view on the role of art in activism? How do you think art acts as a universal language, catalyzing the distribution of a message?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I believe that art has the power to open up conversation pathways to people who might not be otherwise interested. It creates an opportunity for dialogue and emotional connectivity across cultures and politics.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4655\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-24.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-24.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-24-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-24-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-24-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-24-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-24-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics_BTS_EXTRA-24.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   You combine sculpture, fashion, extreme acrobatics, and photography to convey your message. How do you think this mixed-media helps create dramatic scenes that engage a broader audience in the environmental movement?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The internet is a busy place, and I think that the only way to stand out is to do things that haven’t been done before – or done in a way that hasn’t been experienced. I don’t believe there is one right way to do something, but if it is outrageous enough – it stands a chance at occupying a piece of someone’s heart.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4662\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-3.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-3.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-3-30x17.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-3-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-3-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-3-120x68.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-3.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4664\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-1.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-1-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-1-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-1.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n   Project Page:\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.truckloadofplastic.com\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n    www.truckloadofplastic.com\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n    Benjamin Von Wong\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n   Website:\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vonwong.com\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n    www.vonwong.com\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vonwong.com\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n   Instagram: @vonwong\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n   Facebook: @thevonwong\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n    Katerina Soldatou\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n   Website:\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.katerinasoldatou.com\/\"\u003e\n   \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n    http:\/\/www.katerinasoldatou.com\/\n   \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n   Instagram: @katerina_soldatou\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n   Facebook:\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n   @thekaterinasoldatou\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4661\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-4-1.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-4-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-4-1-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-4-1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-4-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-4-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-4-1-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Soldatou_Greenpeace_VonWong_TruckloadOfPlastics-4-1.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Author: Cassia Patel\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default 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https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.59.18-PM-768x538.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.59.18-PM-700x491.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.59.18-PM-120x84.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1720px) 100vw, 1720px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.59.18-PM.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.59.18-PM.png 1720w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.59.18-PM-30x21.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.59.18-PM-250x175.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.59.18-PM-768x538.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.59.18-PM-700x491.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.59.18-PM-120x84.png 120w\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   SOUP: Bird’s Nest (\n   \u003cem\u003e\n    fishing line\n   \u003c\/em\u003e\n   )\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n  Mandy Barker is an international photographer whose work investigates marine plastic debris. Collaborating with scientists, she aims to raise awareness around plastic pollution in the world’s oceans and highlight current research studying the effects this has on marine life and ultimately ourselves. Barker’s work has been published in over 40 countries as she seeks to engage broader audiences in the environmental movement. She is a recipient of the 2018 National Geographic Society Grant for Research and Exploration, and an award-winning photographer, shortlisted for the Prix Pictet Award SPACE 2017, nominated for The Deutsche Börse Foundation Photography Prize 2018, and nominated for the Magnum Foundation Fund.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4371 lazy-loaded\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e-30x21.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e-250x177.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e-700x495.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e-120x85.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e-30x21.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e-250x177.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e-700x495.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004de67c48a178c516e61588e5d6b20e-120x85.jpg 120w\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   SOUP: Burnt (\n   \u003cem\u003e\n    plastics partially burnt\n   \u003c\/em\u003e\n   )\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   What about the ocean speaks to you as an artist? How did you find yourself first focusing your energy and intention on marine conservation?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I have always enjoyed being by the sea and walking the coastline. As a child I collected driftwood, stones and shells from the shore, but over the years, what I found on the beach was replaced by fridge freezers, computers, and TVs. I began to wonder how all of this waste ended up on shore, and felt this was an environmental concern others should know about. I wanted to spread awareness to a wider audience through my own experience. This is what initially stimulated my work, which I have been continuing now for nine years.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4378\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.21-PM.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.21-PM.png 884w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.21-PM-21x30.png 21w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.21-PM-250x352.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.21-PM-768x1081.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.21-PM-700x985.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.21-PM-120x169.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.21-PM.png\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   SOUP: Refused (\n   \u003cem\u003e\n    animals attempted to eat\n   \u003c\/em\u003e\n   )\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4379\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.12-PM.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.12-PM.png 884w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.12-PM-21x30.png 21w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.12-PM-250x355.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.12-PM-768x1089.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.12-PM-700x993.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.12-PM-120x170.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.12-PM.png\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   SOUP: Turtle (\n   \u003cem\u003e\n    turtle bath toys from container ship disaster\n   \u003c\/em\u003e\n   )\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Can you say a few words about your “Penalty” series of discarded footballs around the 2014 Fifa World Cup, and how it draws perhaps a different audience than would normally be receptive to the\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   movement?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  I wanted to engage a new audience at the time of the 2014 FIFA World Cup by asking the global public to collect marine debris footballs (soccer balls) from their local beaches. Four months before the World Cup, I put out a call via social media for people to send their collected balls to me to photograph for a new image. I never expected to receive so many balls. I had hoped to get around 100, but in total I received 769 plus 223 other types of balls recovered from the sea! This made for an amazing collaboration with people from around the world keen to help raise awareness that far exceeded what I could have hoped to expect. The image was published in over 30 countries at the time of the World Cup 2014 and again in 2018. Viewers watching the World Cup respond to images of football, so this was the perfect event and opportunity to connect them with the issue of marine plastic pollution. I was actually interviewed on CNN’s “Connect the World” program in the US at the time of the World Cup, which was wonderful because it was my intention to connect the world with each other and the issue.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4377\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1304px) 100vw, 1304px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.39-PM.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.39-PM.png 1304w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.39-PM-30x21.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.39-PM-250x177.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.39-PM-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.39-PM-700x495.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.39-PM-120x85.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.39-PM.png\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   PENALTY: The World (769 pieces of football debris)\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   What is your view on the role of art in activism and how do you achieve that through your work?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  My work aims to increase public awareness of the detrimental effects of marine plastic pollution. I hope that by presenting information in an accessible way, I can connect the issue to a wider audience and help inspire change. Art is a form of communication that has the ability to educate, inform, and increase awareness, in my case about the over-consumption of plastic entering the sea and its harmful consequences. For example, my ‘Indefinite’ series conveying how long it takes for each material to breakdown helps spread awareness, and my “Where” series showing the fate of balloons and noting each occasion they had celebrated pulls at heartstrings, together embodying this balance between emotion and education. If something has the power to encourage people to act, move them emotionally, or at the very least make them take notice, then it must surely be a vital element to stimulate debate and ultimately change. If I didn’t believe my work did any of these things then I wouldn’t be motivated to continue.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4376\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 868px) 100vw, 868px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.52-PM.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.52-PM.png 868w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.52-PM-21x30.png 21w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.52-PM-250x353.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.52-PM-768x1085.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.52-PM-700x989.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.52-PM-120x169.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.55.52-PM.png\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n   \u003cem\u003e\n    WHERE… am I going? (balloons)\n   \u003c\/em\u003e\n  \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Do you have a favorite series? Why?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  My first series, ‘Soup’, makes reference to plastic ingested by animals and represents the many different types of plastic pollution recovered, but my most recent series ‘Beyond Drifting’, which refers to the fact that plankton are ingesting microplastic particles that accumulate up the food chain, is the one I am most proud of. The plankton forms are made from manipulating images of plastic debris.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" data-id=\"4390\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-10.14.16-PM-1.png\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/mandy-barker\/screen-shot-2018-09-17-at-10-14-16-pm-1\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-10.14.16-PM-1.png\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     (SIX PACK PLASTIC YOKE)\nSpecimen collected from Roche’s Point, Cove of Cork, Ireland\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" data-id=\"4391\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-10.14.11-PM-2.png\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/mandy-barker\/screen-shot-2018-09-17-at-10-14-11-pm-2\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-10.14.11-PM-2.png\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     COPEOPOD LANGISTICUS\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" data-id=\"4388\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-10.14.03-PM-1.png\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/mandy-barker\/screen-shot-2018-09-17-at-10-14-03-pm-1\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-10.14.03-PM-1.png\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     (TRICYCLE WHEEL)\nSpecimen collected from Whitepoint, Cove of Cork, Ireland\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" data-id=\"4396\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-10.13.55-PM-1.png\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/mandy-barker\/screen-shot-2018-09-17-at-10-13-55-pm-1\/\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-10.13.55-PM-1.png\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     PHORONILASTERI CRAE\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" data-id=\"4375\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.56.08-PM.png\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/?attachment_id=4375\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.56.08-PM.png\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     BEYOND DRIFTING (Balapus aforastuic)\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" data-id=\"4374\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.56.20-PM.png\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/?attachment_id=4374\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.56.20-PM.png\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     BEYOND DRIFTING (Nebulae plaurosbrathic)\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" data-id=\"4373\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.56.28-PM.png\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/?attachment_id=4373\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.56.28-PM.png\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     BEYOND DRIFTING (Ophelia medustica)\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"\u003e\n   \u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" data-id=\"4372\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.56.41-PM.png\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-link=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/?attachment_id=4372\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Screen-Shot-2018-09-17-at-9.56.41-PM.png\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigcaption\u003e\n     BEYOND DRIFTING (Poletastae nipliuc)\n    \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n   \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Any sneak-peeks of what’s next? Any new concepts you’re developing and excited about?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The next project that I am currently working on is again intended to attract a new audience while representing latest scientific research. I would like to raise awareness around plastic fragments released from synthetic fibres in washing machines, escaping water treatment works, and ultimately found in the bodies of fish.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Website:\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mandy-barker.com\"\u003e\n   http:\/\/mandy-barker.com\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Instagram: @mandybarkerphotography\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Twitter: @plasticpieces\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Facebook:\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mandy.barker.5203\"\u003e\n   @MandyBarker\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  Facebook Page:\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MandyBarkerPhotography\/\"\u003e\n   @MandyBarkerPhotography\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Author: Cassia Patel\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32036345053268,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/oceanic-current-photo-700x298.jpg?v=1585177169"},{"product_id":"the-art-rising","title":"The Art Rising","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The Art Rising is a social art project founded by Angeline Chen and Kyle Block committed to creating art that spreads awareness for social and environmental injustices, building a movement of social responsibility. They engage communities and empower individuals around the world, seeking to preserve indigenous art forms in the process. One of their recent projects, Mazu, is an underwater sculpture of a woman’s torso that doubles as an artificial reef structure.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Can you tell us about how The Art Rising project began? Angeline and Kyle ~ how did you two met and decide to embark on this journey of art and activism together?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  We met in college at UC San Diego, where Angeline pursued her Masters in International Affairs, Economic Development and Political Science, and Kyle studied Communications. We both came from creative hard-working families who have experienced immense hardship. After school, Kyle spent a year traveling in Asia painting murals and gifting art while Angeline traveled to India to study Yoga, Philosophy and Traditional Indian Art. Once reunited, we birthed The Art Rising as a business model that would merge our passion with travel and philanthropy.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy wp-image-4415 lazy-loaded\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n-30x28.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n-250x232.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n-768x712.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n-700x649.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n-120x111.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n-30x28.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n-250x232.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n-768x712.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n-700x649.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/31052396_1915039725401855_4055212368882302976_n-120x111.jpg 120w\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   Where did the initial inspiration for MAZU come from? When did you first turn your gaze to the sea to direct your work towards ocean conservation?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The model we work by is living in a foreign country for 6 months, discovering local artists and collaborating with them. We share our collection of work in the developed world and raise awareness and funds to initiate humanitarian and environmental projects in those developing regions in the following year.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Our inspiration for Mazu came from living on the beautiful island of Koh Tao, Thailand while working on a collaboration with Thai woodcarvers. We swam everyday in the ocean, hearing the sound of fish eating coral and free diving to see the immaculate and diverse world beneath the surface. We have been learning about the declining conditions of our ocean. Less than 2% of the ocean floor is covered in coral and it supports the greatest biodiversity ecosystem on earth. Coral is also crucial to 500 million humans who rely on it for food and work. It takes just swimming or floating in the ocean to feel its majesty and beauty. It is necessary for our survival on this planet – if we destroy it, we will destroy ourselves.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4416\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32705603_1925895760982918_2411681809524850688_n.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32705603_1925895760982918_2411681809524850688_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32705603_1925895760982918_2411681809524850688_n-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32705603_1925895760982918_2411681809524850688_n-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32705603_1925895760982918_2411681809524850688_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32705603_1925895760982918_2411681809524850688_n-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32705603_1925895760982918_2411681809524850688_n-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32705603_1925895760982918_2411681809524850688_n.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   What challenges did you have to overcome to orchestrate the underwater installation? Who did you have to recruit to join your team?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  We connected with an ocean conservation group called Eco Koh Tao, which has a coral nursery project and a growing artificial reef. They gave us the space to build the sculpture and helped us to deploy it. They built 36 pyramids to go around Mazu which will be part of a huge artificial reef spanning 1 square mile. Each pyramid can house more than 90 coral fragments.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  We also recruited a dear friend Thaddeus Eschevvaria from NYC to help us design the structure using SketchUp, he calculated every measurement to 1\/32nd of an inch. Mazu was made by cutting metal, welding the skeleton, covering her in mesh and coating it with concrete.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4417\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/36492322_1955607168011777_5970950507986944000_n-350x350.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/36492322_1955607168011777_5970950507986944000_n-350x350.jpg 960w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/36492322_1955607168011777_5970950507986944000_n-350x350-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/36492322_1955607168011777_5970950507986944000_n-350x350-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/36492322_1955607168011777_5970950507986944000_n-350x350-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/36492322_1955607168011777_5970950507986944000_n-350x350-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/36492322_1955607168011777_5970950507986944000_n-350x350-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/36492322_1955607168011777_5970950507986944000_n-350x350-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/36492322_1955607168011777_5970950507986944000_n-350x350.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  The main challenges we faced were a lack of heavy duty tools and supplies on the island, and the overall intensive labor of building and moving a 4000 pound object across sand, floating the sculpture above water when it was pulled out to sea so it wouldn’t destroy any coral near the shallow waters. Mazu was funded by ourselves through our\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theartrising.com\/shop\"\u003e\n   art sales\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  . It is a work from the heart that goes to the Earth. The financial expense is a challenge but a worthwhile one.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4418\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/38084951_1983881605184333_983256054303293440_n.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/38084951_1983881605184333_983256054303293440_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/38084951_1983881605184333_983256054303293440_n-30x15.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/38084951_1983881605184333_983256054303293440_n-250x126.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/38084951_1983881605184333_983256054303293440_n-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/38084951_1983881605184333_983256054303293440_n-700x353.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/38084951_1983881605184333_983256054303293440_n-120x61.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/38084951_1983881605184333_983256054303293440_n.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003e\n   How was local community engaged in the MAZU project and how do you think it will be received by the dive tourism industry in the region? Are you tracking the progress of the reef restoration aspect in any way?\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  We’ve heard from divers who have seen it underwater, that she has a divine presence. We hope she will serve as a symbol for hope, for the impeccable acts humans are capable of – for the greater good. We hope this will inspire a movement of artificial reefs, more awareness for ocean preservation and greater consciousness in our everyday actions that affect the world we hope to live in for many more generations. Mazu is being documented every month to see her progress – she will soon be encased by an exoskeleton of coral and so long as the Earth keeps turning, could survive for millions of years.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4419\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32673708_1925913040981190_5194429547675648000_n.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32673708_1925913040981190_5194429547675648000_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32673708_1925913040981190_5194429547675648000_n-30x17.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32673708_1925913040981190_5194429547675648000_n-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32673708_1925913040981190_5194429547675648000_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32673708_1925913040981190_5194429547675648000_n-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32673708_1925913040981190_5194429547675648000_n-120x68.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/32673708_1925913040981190_5194429547675648000_n.jpg\"\u003e\n \u003c\/figure\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  We’re looking forward to creating sculptures for artificial reefs next year in Indonesia and Mexico and open to collaborating with people around the world.\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Check out more of their work at the below!\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Website:\n  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theartrising.com\/\"\u003e\n   www.theartrising.com\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Instagram: @theartrising\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  Facebook: @TheArtRising\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003e\n   Author: Cassia Patel\n  \u003c\/em\u003e\n \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32036346363988,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/32742035_1925913007647860_1338990805108391936_n-700x467.jpg?v=1585177172"},{"product_id":"laureen-vellante","title":"Laureen Vellante","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaureen Vellante creates impressionistic photographs that depict the ocean with an abstract interpretation. She began as a photojournalist and approaches her oceanic subject matter by telling a visual story. Her compositions reflect the constant ever-changing life of the sea. Be it calm or ferocious, fluid or still, her photographs capture the power and fury of the water’s peaceful beauty. She has traveled up and down the East coast in all sorts of weather and at different times of the day. Laureen draws inspiration from the sea, to which she is dedicated to give back and preserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy aligncenter wp-image-4451 size-full\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_8194-min-700x467.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_8194-min-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_8194-min-700x467-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_8194-min-700x467-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_8194-min-700x467-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" height=\"467\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_8194-min-700x467.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_8194-min-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_8194-min-700x467-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_8194-min-700x467-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_8194-min-700x467-120x80.jpg 120w\" width=\"700\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaureen opened Destination Haus in Amagansett, NY with her daughters, Kendra and Carlyn in 2016. The concept is to represent artists from around the world and offer home decor products to complement the art. Destination Haus features curated works that reflect a variety of styles from around the globe inspired by the ocean, travel and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1) Can you please tell us a bit about your background as an artist and a bit about how Destination Haus came to be? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a self-taught photographer, I was inspired and influenced by the master photographers while working at Elite Model Management in NYC during the 80’s. I built myself a darkroom and began working as a photojournalist. Today, my fine art images are abstract because my journalism is so realistic. I want the opposite for my personal work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDestination Haus started as a creative concept idea combining my skillfulness and the creative talents of my daughters. We wanted to curate an environment where one could shop their preferred destination with hand-selected merchandise from around the globe. With 20 artists worldwide and my photography, we’ve created an ingenious art gallery and home decor business in the Hamptons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2) Please describe the inspiration for your Coastal Series. Please describe the concept behind the art piece and how you brought it to life. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy first-hand encounters with a series of storms and hurricanes propelled me to travel the coastline and create beautiful abstract images of seascapes. While growing up, I spent my summers in the Jersey Shore and was always fascinated by the constant changes of the coastline due to weather, seasons, the moon, tides, and time of day.  The movement, the speed, the calm, the colors, and the mystery always caught my attention and my camera could capture what the human eye can’t always see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter size-full wp-image-4450\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_6288-min-700x467.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_6288-min-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_6288-min-700x467-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_6288-min-700x467-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_6288-min-700x467-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_6288-min-700x467.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 3) What is your favorite piece? Can you please share why it is your favorite piece? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI don’t specifically have one favorite piece, but my favorite subject matter is photographing waves before, during, and after a storm. You could say that I’m bit of a storm chaser. If I had to select one, ‘White Waves’ is very close to my heart because it’s taken at the Jersey Shore after a storm and it’s powerful, dynamic, and neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter size-full wp-image-4449\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_5487-700x466.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_5487-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_5487-700x466-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_5487-700x466-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_5487-700x466-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_5487-700x466.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 4) What is your relationship with the ocean and the environment? Is there anything specific about the ocean\/water subjects that speaks to you as an artist? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the devastating destruction of Hurricane Sandy, I asked myself ‘how could something so gentle be so fierce?’ I felt as though I had to heal and forgive nature’s wrath for all it’s uprooting of the coastal landscapes and surrounding communities. This photographic journey reaffirmed to me the beauty along the seashore and the resiliency of the ocean. One day it’s wild with fury, and the next day it’s surreally calm. As an artist, I am hoping to develop awareness where we can see past the destruction and cultivate the beauty. By sharing my images, I strongly desire to create awareness around ocean conservation and hope our polluted waters can, one day, be free of plastic and debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter size-full wp-image-4448\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_6127-min-700x467.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_6127-min-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_6127-min-700x467-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_6127-min-700x467-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_6127-min-700x467-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/DSC_6127-min-700x467.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 5) Why has Destination Haus decided to partner with Oceanic Global Foundation? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Destination Haus, we are so passionate about wildlife, nature, and our planet Earth. The effects of environmental pollution are so out of control in our waters and on our lands. My heart goes out to nations such as Haiti, Puerto Rico, and Indonesia, to name a few. These places are so underdeveloped and they’re fighting an uphill battle to get this under control. Oceanic Global is an amazing non-profit organization that shares our vision and passion to create awareness and bring positive change. We are honored to be partnering with Oceanic Global regarding this global epidemic. In the future, we envision clean air, clean oceans, less plastic on earth, and a thriving planet. We want to give back to our world, as it gives so much to us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebsites: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.laureenvellante.com\"\u003ewww.laureenvellante.com\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.destinationhaus.com\"\u003ewww.destinationhaus.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/laureen.vellante\"\u003e@laureen.vellante\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.comd\/estination.haus\"\u003e@destination.haus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@destinationhaus.com\"\u003ehello@destinationhaus.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32038553124948,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/DSC_6288-min-700x467.jpg?v=1585229147"},{"product_id":"kristin-hettermann-and-markley-boyer","title":"Kristin Hettermann and Markley Boyer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKristin Hettermann and Markley Boyer created artwork “Eye of Protection” for Oceanic Global’s Artivism Challenge, in partnership with Alpha’a Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKristin Hettermann is recognized for her underwater and adventure travel photography and awareness efforts surrounding important environmental and social causes. Based between Maui and Manhattan her work and travels have taken her on adventures around the world with a keen eye toward ocean conservation and remote cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkley Boyer began his career in the digital side of the fashion photography business.  He now works on conservation visualization projects. He recently created images of Manhattan island in 1609 as it appeared to the first European settlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy aligncenter size-full wp-image-4427 lazy-loaded\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-7-700x700.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-7-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-7-700x700-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-7-700x700-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-7-700x700-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-7-700x700-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-7-700x700.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-7-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-7-700x700-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-7-700x700-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-7-700x700-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/View-7-700x700-120x120.jpg 120w\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1) What ignited your mission to raise awareness through your art? Is there a particular moment or realization that inspired you to focus on the relationship between natural and built environments? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been a passionate photographer since high school. I often photographed the ocean from the beach while spending many quiet hours in nature and photographing along the coastlines of South Carolina in my 20’s. When I moved to Hawaii in 2008, the clear warm waters called to me. Gradually, as I became more connected to the sea and what lies beneath its surface photographing underwater became a natural sequence. In 2015, I met my fiancé, Sven Lindblad, who is also an enthusiastic global ocean conservationist and Founder of Lindblad Expeditions and an Ocean Elder. It has been a great blessing to be able to travel the world and access some of the most remote parts of the ocean with him. Through traveling and sharing my experiences, I realized that people were responding to my photography and that through my eye, people were seeing and feeling the ocean in a way that seemed inspiring to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter size-full wp-image-4428\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Cabo-Pulmo-Original-3-Kristin-Hettermann-1-700x525.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Cabo-Pulmo-Original-3-Kristin-Hettermann-1-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Cabo-Pulmo-Original-3-Kristin-Hettermann-1-700x525-30x23.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Cabo-Pulmo-Original-3-Kristin-Hettermann-1-700x525-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Cabo-Pulmo-Original-3-Kristin-Hettermann-1-700x525-120x90.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Cabo-Pulmo-Original-3-Kristin-Hettermann-1-700x525.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2) Is there anything specific about ocean\/water subjects that speak to you as artists? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ocean is like my favorite poncho -always close, always there to hold me, and wraps itself around my soul by adding warmth and love. I have always found balance by the sea, and as soon as I was making life decisions it was the ocean that always called me home. I am particularly enthralled by the space between. It is like the pause of a breath, the peace of a deep meditation. The ocean is the space between the two worlds. It is the intersection of above and below that seems to always grab my eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter size-full wp-image-4429\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_2355.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_2355.jpg 677w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_2355-30x28.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_2355-250x236.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_2355-120x113.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_2355.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 3) Can you tell us a little bit about The Eye of Protection? How did you come up with the concept and how did you bring it to life? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have visited Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park in Baja California Sur Mexico a handful of times in the past few years. It is recognized as one of the top models of a marine protected area in the world, and to experience the story of this small fishing community is to experience the possibilities of what protection can do. I was there in November 2017, and was blown away by how big the schools of jacks and snappers had grown, even from a year prior. This demonstrates how fish stocks can exponentially increase once they surpass a certain threshold. While on this trip and right before the call for entries for the Oceanic Art Basel contest, I had become inspired by the idea of creating mandalas (traditional Hindu designs) from my ocean photographs and wanted to enter a mandala inspired piece in the contest. I needed a collaborator that was well versed in Photoshop and photographic design to bring my vision to life. I made a post on Facebook and a friend, who is an ocean philanthropist herself, recommended Markley. We began to communicate and he took my one dimensional mandala concept to another level bringing my photographs into a computer-generated 3D environment. It was genius!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter size-full wp-image-4430\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Software-Image-1-Markley-Boyer-700x700.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Software-Image-1-Markley-Boyer-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Software-Image-1-Markley-Boyer-700x700-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Software-Image-1-Markley-Boyer-700x700-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Software-Image-1-Markley-Boyer-700x700-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Software-Image-1-Markley-Boyer-700x700-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Software-Image-1-Markley-Boyer-700x700.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Working with Kristin’s beautiful images of schools of fish in Cabo Pulmo, I first blended a few images together and softened the transitions between them to give a sense of the dreamy abundance. I then duplicated and warped the images into a circular shape so it was almost planet-like – a world of fish! That image was brought into 3D modeling software where I created a reflective water surface, disturbed by 3 overlapping ripples. The mathematical precision of the ripple fragments translated the reflected fish images into a mandala-like pattern and the ripples themselves are not visible, only the distortions in the images they reflect. But the human mind understands enough about water and ripples and reflections that those distortions suggest the water,” explained Markley Boyer on how he developed the mandala piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter size-full wp-image-4431\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/FINAL-The-Eye-of-Protection-Cabo-Pulmo-7-mb-1-700x700.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/FINAL-The-Eye-of-Protection-Cabo-Pulmo-7-mb-1-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/FINAL-The-Eye-of-Protection-Cabo-Pulmo-7-mb-1-700x700-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/FINAL-The-Eye-of-Protection-Cabo-Pulmo-7-mb-1-700x700-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/FINAL-The-Eye-of-Protection-Cabo-Pulmo-7-mb-1-700x700-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/FINAL-The-Eye-of-Protection-Cabo-Pulmo-7-mb-1-700x700-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/FINAL-The-Eye-of-Protection-Cabo-Pulmo-7-mb-1-700x700.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 4) How has travelling influenced your work? Throughout your travels have you noticed any specific differences (ex. cultural) between how people engage with your art? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur access provides opportunities to demonstrate that the ocean is facing the same threats everywhere, even in its most remote parts. Issues such as ocean acidification (global warming\/climate change), overfishing, and plastic pollution are prevalent almost everywhere. The idea that it is one world, one ocean has influenced my mission and how I present my artwork.  By showing that the ocean is ever-connected, regardless of where I shoot the image, you often time receive the same feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 5) What reactions would you like people to have to your work and what message do you want them to take away? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hope that my experience-based photographs will inspire emotions and a greater connectivity to the ocean. The more people see, the more they feel. The more they feel, the more inspired they are to share. I hope that it will encourage people to not just feel the ocean in spaces, but also talk about the stories and challenges that are connected to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter size-full wp-image-4432\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_3056-700x700.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_3056-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_3056-700x700-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_3056-700x700-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_3056-700x700-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_3056-700x700-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_3056-700x700.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebsites: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.GraceDelivers.com\"\u003eGraceDelivers.com\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/welikia.org\"\u003ewww.welikia.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gracedelivers\"\u003e@gracedelivers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32038553223252,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/FINAL-The-Eye-of-Protection-Cabo-Pulmo-7-mb-1-700x700.jpg?v=1585229151"},{"product_id":"claire-milner","title":"Claire Milner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Claire Milner creates art for environmentalists, conservation organisations, celebrities, large corporations and advertising agencies. Her works have been displayed in institutional and museum exhibitions and are held in private collections around the world, including the crystal portrait of Marilyn Monroe commissioned for Rihanna. Her paintings have been featured by The BBC, BLOUIN ARTINFO, Channel News Asia, Elle, Forbes, HuffPost Arts, The Telegraph, The Times, Vogue. They have been described as “metaphors of our time” in examining the effects of humans on the environment and other species. The main body of her work focuses on threats to the natural world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e What’s your background as an artist, and how would you describe your style? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e I have a degree in graphic design and typography, have worked as an illustrator, studied ancient mosaic techniques and eventually combined all of these skills into my own style as an artist. I work in themed collections with art historical references that simultaneously focus on topical issues relating to the environment, our place within it and encroachment upon it. The effects of humanity are implicit within my paintings, even when the human figure is absent or takes a secondary precedence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy aligncenter wp-image-792 size-full lazy-loaded\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1313px) 100vw, 1313px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_350x350.jpg 350w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" height=\"2500\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/ocean-rainforest_350x350.jpg 350w\" width=\"2500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Can you tell us a little bit about your work? How did you come up with the concept and how did you bring it to life? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e My process involves traditional painting techniques and rigorous mosaic methodologies. It has evolved organically from early illustrations in paper collage, to mosaic, and more recently to paintings incorporating crystal mosaics. In a series of thematic and technical juxtapositions, the work utilizes construction and deconstruction to demonstrate appearance and disappearance. Creatures created from thousands of individual elements represent the last of their species and precious crystal mosaics are undercut by painted backgrounds as a metaphor for abundance and loss. The works confront minute detail and the big picture simultaneously, contrasting the profound and the superficial to accentuate the human capacity for greatness and great harm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter wp-image-795 size-full\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/andromeda.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/andromeda.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/andromeda_30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/andromeda_150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/andromeda_250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/andromeda_768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/andromeda_700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/andromeda_120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/andromeda_350x350.jpg 350w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" height=\"3287\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/andromeda.jpg\" width=\"2500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e What ignited your mission to raise awareness through your art? Is there a particular moment or realization that inspired you to focus on the relationship between civilization and the natural world? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The subjects I pursue, relate to the personal values I have held all my life, yet now they are universal and reaching a critical tipping point for everyone. Climate change, ocean pollution, environmental degradation, habitat loss and the rapid rate of extinction are all issues that could have devastating implications and also represent some of the largest challenges we face. Art doesn’t exist in a vacuum; artists throughout history have interpreted the critical issues of their time. The international language of art is a means of reaching a wide audience with accessible yet critical messages. I value my many wonderful clients and commissions that enable me to use the privilege of being an artist and the power of art to raise awareness of the significant issues facing our planet, as, without urgent action on these momentous issues, we may not have the luxury to concern ourselves with others. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter wp-image-794 size-full\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1695px) 100vw, 1695px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4.black_arctic.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4.black_arctic.jpg 1695w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4.black_arctic-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4.black_arctic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4.black_arctic-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4.black_arctic-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4.black_arctic-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4.black_arctic-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4.black_arctic-350x350.jpg 350w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" height=\"1695\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4.black_arctic.jpg\" width=\"1695\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e What’s one of your favorite experiences of your career as an artist and ocean advocate? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Oceans cover the majority of our planet, but little is known about their depths. The life forms surviving in these hostile environments are thought by some to be the beginnings of life on earth. During the International Year of Planet Earth in 2008 designated by IUGS and UNESCO, I conducted extensive research and created a semi-abstract mosaic now owned by BBC broadcaster and Earth Scientist Dr. Iain Stewart. This artwork represents volcanic mid-ocean ridges or hydrothermal vents and life in the ocean depths and the materials used to exemplify those found around ocean vents, such as silver and gold, with text giving factual information and statistics. I was later thrilled to learn that UK scientists had discovered the deepest, previously unknown hydrothermal vents, in the Cayman Trough. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e What is your relationship with oceans and the environment? Have these relationship influenced your work? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e I have had a strong connection to the ocean since I was a child and still spend part of every year at the coast on or beside the ocean. I am currently working on a huge ocean themed wrap-around artwork where each painting connects with its predecessor, yet also exists individually, representing symbiosis. It begins at the coastal ecosystems and moves into the open seas and the Mariana Trench in the ocean depths. As a lifelong vegetarian and environmentalist I constantly research issues facing the planet and the paintings I create are an interpretation of this research. My latest collection entitled ‘ANTHROPOCENE XTINCTION’ is a reflection of the impact of humans on the planet. These paintings depict a crystal mosaic X on the face of the principal animal, which at once highlights their preciousness, and draws attention to their fate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter wp-image-793 size-full\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6.collateral_damage.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6.collateral_damage.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6.collateral_damage-22x30.jpg 22w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6.collateral_damage-250x344.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6.collateral_damage-768x1055.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6.collateral_damage-700x962.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6.collateral_damage-120x165.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" height=\"2061\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6.collateral_damage.jpg\" width=\"1500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e What reactions would you like people to have to your work and what message do you want them to take away? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e I like to give the viewer something new to discover each time they look at my paintings. To engage people, I want them to have an initial emotional connection to the aesthetic qualities of the work, and from this starting point to be curious about questioning and understanding the more cryptic messages contained within. My work has been described as having many layers of meanings and discoveries to be made on closer inspection. If that incites further research or action on the part of the viewer or collector, then the work is a success. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden aligncenter wp-image-797 size-full\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/symbiosis.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/symbiosis.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/symbiosis_30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/symbiosis_150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/symbiosis_250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/symbiosis_768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/symbiosis_700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/symbiosis_120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/symbiosis_350x350.jpg 350w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" height=\"2500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/files\/symbiosis.jpg\" width=\"2500\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Where can people see more of your work? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.claire-milner.co.uk\/\"\u003ewww.claire-milner.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/clairemilnerart\/\"\u003e@clairemilnerart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ClaireAMilnerArtist\"\u003e ClaireAMilnerArtist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/clairemilnerart\"\u003e@clairemilnerart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32038553452628,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/5.whoissilent_givesconsent-700x407.jpg?v=1585229161"},{"product_id":"benjamin-grant","title":"Benjamin Grant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenjamin Grant is a visual artist who uses satellite imagery to create thought-provoking photographs of our planet. He calls his pieces “Overviews,” referencing the “Overview Effect,” a term used to describe a sensation reported by astronauts who have viewed Earth as a whole from space. True to their name, Benjamin’s photos  allow his audience to experience Earth through a mesmerizing vantage point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenjamin recently published his imagery alongside informative captions in his best-selling book \u003cem\u003e Overview \u003c\/em\u003e . The book provides insight into how our actions impact the planet and offers a fresh perspective on humanity’s relationship to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the inspiration behind Benjamin’s art and the reaction he hopes to spark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e How long have you been an artist? How would you describe your work and artistic background? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI would say my artistic career started five years ago when I got my first DSLR camera. My eyes were opened to the power of photography and the importance of composition in all forms of artwork. This also inspired some experimentation with painting. All of that dabbling, as informal as it was, was essential training for me leading up to the moment I discovered I could use satellite photographs to show how we’re impacting the planet. I would also say that without formal artistic training, my study of art history in college also significantly inspires and influences all of my work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Your images are called “Overviews,” inspired by the Overview Effect, can you explain what the Overview Effect is? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis term refers to the sensation that astronauts experience when given the opportunity to look down and view the Earth as a whole, from a great distance. They have the chance to appreciate our home in its entirety, to reflect on its beauty and its fragility all at once. Recent studies have shown that this vantage point inspires a greater appreciation for Earth’s beauty, and increased sense of a connection to all other living beings, and an unexpected level of emotion. That’s the shift that I hope to inspire with my work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-437\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_437\" style=\"width: 815px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Port of Singapore: Cargo ships and tankers – some weighing up to 300,000 tonnes – wait outside the entry to the Port of Singapore. The facility is the world’s second-busiest port in terms of total tonnage, shipping a fifth of the world’s cargo containers and half of the world’s annual supply of crude oil.\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-437\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Port-of-Singapore.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Port-of-Singapore.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Port-of-Singapore-250x132.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Port-of-Singapore-768x406.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Port-of-Singapore-700x370.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Port-of-Singapore-30x16.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Port-of-Singapore-120x63.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" height=\"431\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Port-of-Singapore.jpg\" width=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" id=\"caption-attachment-437\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e Port of Singapore: Cargo ships and tankers – some weighing up to 300,000 tonnes – wait outside the entry to the Port of Singapore. The facility is the world’s second-busiest port in terms of total tonnage, shipping a fifth of the world’s cargo containers and half of the world’s annual supply of crude oil. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What is your relationship with oceans and the environment? Have those relationship influenced your work? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the outset of the project, I decided the Overviews would focus primarily on places where humans — for better or for worse— have impacted the landscape. Accordingly, every overview begins with a thought experiment. I consider the areas where man has left his mark on the planet and then conduct the necessary research to identify the locations (and the corresponding geo-coordinates) that convey that idea. Four years into the project, I have found innumerable examples that show we have impacted our oceans. Whether they serve as a place where we get our food from, a place we move across, a place where our waste goes, or any number of other reasons, the Overview perspective makes it abundantly clear that human activity is deeply connected, and deeply impacts, the oceans around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-434\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_434\" style=\"width: 815px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Ipanema Beach is located in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the sand is divided into segments by lifeguard towers known as ‘postos’.\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-434\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ipanema-Beach.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ipanema-Beach.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ipanema-Beach-250x277.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ipanema-Beach-768x852.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ipanema-Beach-700x777.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ipanema-Beach-27x30.jpg 27w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ipanema-Beach-120x133.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" height=\"904\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Ipanema-Beach.jpg\" width=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" id=\"caption-attachment-434\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Ipanema Beach is located in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the sand is divided into segments by lifeguard towers known as ‘postos’. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What Overview surprised you the most? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think the most impactful Overviews are the ones that get people to ask “what is that?” To me that signifies that their mind is open and they are genuinely curious about what they are seeing. This is an opportunity to educate someone about what we are doing to the planet. I also think it’s fascinating to consider how the scale of an Overview can make the composition particularly abstract in nature, and this feeling of unfamiliarity can mesmerize someone so much that they are excited to learn something new about our species, and our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-435\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_435\" style=\"width: 815px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Henderson Island is a 14.4 square mile uninhabited landmass in the South Pacific Ocean. Recent studies have revealed that this area has the highest density of plastic that has washed up onshore of any area on the globe. It is estimated that the island’s shores now contain 37.7 million items of debris that weigh a total of 17.6 tonnes.\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-435\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Henderson-Island.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Henderson-Island.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Henderson-Island-250x273.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Henderson-Island-768x839.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Henderson-Island-700x765.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Henderson-Island-27x30.jpg 27w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Henderson-Island-120x131.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" height=\"891\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Henderson-Island.jpg\" width=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" id=\"caption-attachment-435\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Henderson Island is a 14.4 square mile uninhabited landmass in the South Pacific Ocean. Recent studies have revealed that this area has the highest density of plastic that has washed up onshore of any area on the globe. It is estimated that the island’s shores now contain 37.7 million items of debris that weigh a total of 17.6 tonnes. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What inspired you to turn your work into a book? Are there other mediums through which you plan on sharing your work in the future? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublishing the book “Overview” was a dream come true for me. I had contemplated doing a coffee-table book for quite a while, but I think the timing was right (in 2015) and don’t think things would have turned out as well as they did without the first two years of work on the project. The Overviews in the book are grouped by themes of human impact so what results are numerous photo-essays around a particular concept (e.g., Where We Harvest, Power, Live, Waste).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to doing two museum exhibitions this summer, my team is looking to put together displays in the future that combine new technologies to create a more interactive experience with the imagery. I can’t say too much on this now but lots more exciting stuff to come in the year ahead!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Overview, the book\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-433 aligncenter\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Overview-Packshot.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Overview-Packshot.jpg 3347w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Overview-Packshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Overview-Packshot-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Overview-Packshot-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Overview-Packshot-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Overview-Packshot-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Overview-Packshot-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" height=\"815\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Overview-Packshot.jpg\" width=\"815\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What reactions would you like people to have to your work and what message do you want them to take away? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hope my work inspires inquisitiveness and contemplation. Inquisitiveness about the vastness, beauty, and intricacy of our planet; contemplation about what we are doing to it and how we need to protect it. If people learn more, understand more, and think more about what is going on, I firmly believe they will make choices that will lead to a smarter and more sustainable future for themselves, for other humans, and for the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-432\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_432\" style=\"width: 815px;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"In August 2015 a massive bloom of cyanobacteria - more than 100 square kilometers - was seen in the Baltic Sea. Cyanobacteria are a type of marine bacteria that capture and store solar energy through photosynthesis. While some are toxic to humans and animals, large blooms can cause an oxygen-depleted dead zone where other organisms cannot survive. Scientists believe that blooms are more likely to form in the presence agricultural and industrial run-off or from cruise ships that provide excessive nutrients for the bacteria through the dumping of sewage.\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-432\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Baltic-Bloom.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Baltic-Bloom.jpg 3200w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Baltic-Bloom-250x314.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Baltic-Bloom-768x963.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Baltic-Bloom-700x878.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Baltic-Bloom-24x30.jpg 24w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Baltic-Bloom-120x150.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" height=\"1022\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Baltic-Bloom.jpg\" width=\"815\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\" id=\"caption-attachment-432\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Baltic Boom: In August 2015 a massive bloom of cyanobacteria – more than 100 square kilometers – was seen in the Baltic Sea. Cyanobacteria are a type of marine bacteria that capture and store solar energy through photosynthesis. While some are toxic to humans and animals, large blooms can cause an oxygen-depleted dead zone where other organisms cannot survive. Scientists believe that blooms are more likely to form in the presence agricultural and industrial run-off or from cruise ships that provide excessive nutrients for the bacteria through the dumping of sewage. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more of Benjamin’s work \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dailyoverview.com\/\"\u003ewww.dailyoverview.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dailyoverview\/\"\u003e @dailyoverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eNewsletter:  \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dailyoverview.com\/mission\"\u003ewww.dailyoverview.com\/mission\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  His prints are also on display in \u003cstrong\u003e Tel Aviv, Israel; Hjo, Sweden; and Amsterdam, Netherlands.\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32038553518164,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/Aquaculture-700x368.jpg?v=1585229165"},{"product_id":"tess-felix","title":"Tess Felix","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTess Felix uses colorful bits of ocean debris to create playful, mosaic portraits of thought leaders and activists in the marine plastics space. Her work employs humor to tell a serious story of our plastic consumption and its effect on our oceans. Tess shares experiences that influenced her work and the conversations and actions she hopes to inspire through her art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What’s your background as an artist, and how would you describe your style? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt has always been a central focus in my life. I was raised by artists. My father was a graphic designer and my mother was a hair stylist and also expressed her creativity in the way she lived her life and the world she created for us. Together, my parents created beautiful environments in all the houses we lived in growing up, from England to Belgium and California. We never had much money but we always had art supplies; Christmas and birthday presents were always art supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy father took on the role as our art instructor and took his responsibility very seriously. He would set up still lifes on the dining table and have us sit down and draw it, then he’d do critiques of our work. Through all the torture of being forced to draw, we learned to ‘see.’ This was one of his greatest gifts to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI never went to art school, but I do take classes here and there in subjects that interest me. I have studied life drawing, sculpting the human figure, and painting techniques of the Old Masters. As a young adult, I became a hairdresser and makeup artist for the performing arts. This is something I still do today along with my marine plastic portraits and other creative endeavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"width: 1000px;\" id=\"attachment_255\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-255\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-jack-johnson_web.jpg\" height=\"1000\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-jack-johnson_web.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-jack-johnson_web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-jack-johnson_web-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-jack-johnson_web-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-jack-johnson_web-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-jack-johnson_web-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-jack-johnson_web-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-jack-johnson_web.jpg\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-255 size-full\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eJack Johnson\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What ignited your mission to raise awareness through your art? Is there a particular moment or realization that inspired you to focus on the relationship between natural and built environments? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI live in the town of Stinson Beach, twenty miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Stinson is a relatively clean beach to the untrained eye. After a horrendous storm in 2010, the beach was bombarded with billions of brightly colored plastic bits of garbage that had been swept in. The entire length of the four-mile beach looked like a colorful mosaic. That inspired me to collect a few buckets of plastic and take it home to create a picture with the colorful plastics as a palett.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter this astonishing sight, I began to investigate ocean plastics which led me to the leading educators and activists on the subject. The first two whose work I became acquainted with were Captain Charles Moore and Chris Jordan. This led me to seek out more information and I discovered the work of others in the field. I decided to create a series of portraits featuring my Ocean Heroes to honor their work. This series is still ‘active’ today as I encounter other thought leaders who inspire me. I hope, through this series,  to encourage viewers to investigate the people I portray so that they too can learn and perhaps be inspired to make changes in their own lives based on knowledge gained around marine plastic pollution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"width: 800px;\" id=\"attachment_252\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-252\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-captain_web.jpg\" height=\"1000\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-captain_web.jpg 800w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-captain_web-250x313.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-captain_web-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-captain_web-700x875.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-captain_web-24x30.jpg 24w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-captain_web-120x150.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-captain_web.jpg\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-252 size-full\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eCaptain Charles Moore\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Talk us through your artistic process for one of your pieces. What challenges are you presented with by using unique materials? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI collect plastics off of the beaches and have local and far away friends supply me with their findings from around the world. I begin by washing the pieces and sorting by color. I have a very small studio, so most of the plastic is left outside in the rain and sun, wind and fog. I have to re-wash and sort it constantly. This can feel tedious and time-consuming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI begin a portrait by taking a photograph of the sitter. This allows me time to get to know the person. I observe their personality, the way they move, their subtle nuances. I get the chance to ask them about themselves and find out what interests them. This plays a role in the items I choose to add to their portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the photo session, I choose a picture and copy a pencil outline of the subject on a wood board or canvas. Then I follow the highlights and shadow, shades and hues, using a myriad of items and plastic shards to create depth and form. I will run out of a color and have to use another shade to continue. I’m constantly being forced to make hundreds of tiny decisions as I go along. It’s most like doing a puzzle but no two pieces fit together. Size, color, shape, item, all have to come together to create one whole picture. I use a marine silicone to adhere the plastics. This is a difficult and toxic product that I’d like to replace with a different product that works as well. Yet to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"width: 595px;\" id=\"attachment_257\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-257\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"595\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-surrender-web.jpg\" height=\"1000\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-surrender-web.jpg 595w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-surrender-web-250x420.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-surrender-web-18x30.jpg 18w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-surrender-web-120x202.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-surrender-web.jpg\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-257 size-full\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eSurrender\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What role does humor play in your work? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI add small things to the portraits that only I know about that humor me. I like my art to express an aspect of the sitter’s sensuality. You can examine my portraits closely and find little stories if you look long enough. Every portrait has a secret quote from the sitter written on the canvas behind the plastics. This secret message is something I think about for the sitter as I create their portrait. It’s another thread that connects me to the person I’m portraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"width: 1000px;\" id=\"attachment_251\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-251\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-my-little-fish_web.jpg\" height=\"676\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-my-little-fish_web.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-my-little-fish_web-250x169.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-my-little-fish_web-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-my-little-fish_web-700x473.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-my-little-fish_web-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-my-little-fish_web-120x81.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/tess_felix-my-little-fish_web.jpg\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-251 size-full\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eLukas and Gabby\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What reaction would you like people to have to your work – and what do you want them to take away from it? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at the details of a portrait, one will invariably see an item that is familiar to them; they are made primarily of things from our daily lives. If this recognition inspires curiosity or sparks a conversation about art or pollution, that is enough. If they take an additional step and change a plastic habit, such as never using single use plastic again, then all the better. Each portrait, in its largest sense, is a reflection of the viewer and their time on this planet. The message is in plain site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure style=\"width: 919px;\" id=\"attachment_258\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-258\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"919\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/texx_felix-yannick-web.jpg\" height=\"1200\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/texx_felix-yannick-web.jpg 919w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/texx_felix-yannick-web-250x326.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/texx_felix-yannick-web-768x1003.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/texx_felix-yannick-web-700x914.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/texx_felix-yannick-web-23x30.jpg 23w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/texx_felix-yannick-web-120x157.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/texx_felix-yannick-web.jpg\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-258 size-full\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eYannick\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tessfelixartist\"\u003e @tessfelixartist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32038553747540,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/TessArtivist.jpg?v=1619734418"},{"product_id":"tres-art-collective","title":"TRES Art Collective","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRES is \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tresartcollective.com\/\"\u003e an art collective \u003c\/a\u003e whose curiosity focuses on waste: how it exists, why it exists, what it means for humans and nature. “We would like to inspire people to shift their gaze, to look at the things we have rendered invisible as a society,” they explain. Founded in 2009 by three artists—Ilana Boltvinik, Mariana Mañón, and Rodrigo Viñas—they travel the world to observe, collect, and reflect back to us the material they find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e How long have you been working together? How would you describe your work and your artistic backgrounds? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRES was formed in early 2009, in the context of a workshop-public intervention in the university Claustro de Sor Juana. We are an interdisciplinary collective. Although all of our backgrounds are in art, with each project we expand and contract our collective. We invite people from varied disciplines, such as biology, archaeology, anthropology, sociology and geography to participate in our projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have established a work methodology that involves walks and explorations (inspired by Situationist \u003cem\u003e dérives \u003c\/em\u003e ) in public spaces as well as scavenging that helps us detect and contextualize waste through meticulous observation. The intimacy with which we, as a collective, live with trash is extended into an aesthetic experience through photography, video, drawing, and public actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn one hand, the waste narratives emerge and are made visible with our fieldwork: photography, video and drawing. On the other hand, this initial work is complemented and woven in with statistics, interviews, and art-based research. Visiting paradigmatic waste places in each location is of paramount importance. Dumps, landfills, and transfer stations reinforce a general and ample dimension of waste in each society. This interdisciplinary process helps us render the global dimension of the problem in a way that it is accessible to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TRES Art Collective\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-205\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1925px) 100vw, 1925px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Ubiquitous-trash-Floating.png\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Ubiquitous-trash-Floating.png 1925w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Ubiquitous-trash-Floating-250x187.png 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Ubiquitous-trash-Floating-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Ubiquitous-trash-Floating-700x524.png 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Ubiquitous-trash-Floating-30x22.png 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Ubiquitous-trash-Floating-120x90.png 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Ubiquitous-trash-Floating.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What sparked your mission to raise awareness through your art? Is there a particular moment or realization that inspired you to focus on the relationship between the natural and built environments? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love to walk through the streets as a way of knowing a place. These constant walks in Mexico City brought to our attention the many abandoned objects that lay on the streets, not only because no one picked them up, but because they weren’t worthy even of a quick look by any of the pedestrians. We started collecting, classifying, and playing with these objects in order to get a closer look at daily practices of consumption and disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese objects shine back at us all the time, as Jane Bennett wrote: they command our attention. More than an ecological awareness, what interests us is a material awareness: how we use, discard and disregard the material life of objects, before and after we use them. In this sense, garbage for us is more of an ethical or political question that focuses on all the things we leave aside, forgotten. We are interested in our broken relation with the objects that surround us. As John Scanlan states in his book \u003cem\u003e On Garbage \u003c\/em\u003e , “If we look for connections amongst the variety of hidden, forgotten, thrown away, and residual phenomena that attend life at all times (as the background against which we make the world) we might see this habit of separating the valuable from the worthless within a whole tradition of Western ways of thinking about the world, and that rather than providing simply the evidence for some kind of contemporary environmental problem, ‘garbage’ (in the metaphorical sense of the detached remainder of the things we value) is everywhere” (Scanlan, 2005: 8). Garbage is then a way to address the issues we do not want to speak about in our contemporary societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than thinking of the dichotomy of natural vs. built, we address garbage as a hybrid materiality that has undergone many transformations that demonstrate that the difference between natural and built is breaking down—or more precisely, is a cultural construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TRES Art Collective\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-206\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 3543px) 100vw, 3543px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRE-Ubiquitous-HK-aluminium-copy.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRE-Ubiquitous-HK-aluminium-copy.jpg 3543w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRE-Ubiquitous-HK-aluminium-copy-250x189.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRE-Ubiquitous-HK-aluminium-copy-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRE-Ubiquitous-HK-aluminium-copy-700x529.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRE-Ubiquitous-HK-aluminium-copy-30x23.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRE-Ubiquitous-HK-aluminium-copy-120x91.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRE-Ubiquitous-HK-aluminium-copy.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What’s your process like? How do you find inspiration, how long does a piece take, and when do you determine it’s complete? Where is your work displayed, or how is it distributed? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually one thing leads to another; we explore one issue that, more than solving our initial question, opens many more. For example, when collecting rubbish for our first project “un archipiélago de olvidos” (2009) we realized that the cigarette butts escaped everything and everybody. They would hide in the cracks, and people threw them to the street with no remorse. So we drew our attention to this phenomenon. Later, the mobility of these cigarette butts got us thinking of more permanent trash: chewing gum stuck to the sidewalks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur projects are usually long term, between six months and a year. They require lots of research and exploration. Also, they are never totally complete. We put a stop at a certain point, usually this is when the information and material we have is too much, and we need to make sense of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur work has been displayed in many museums and public spaces in Mexico, Denmark, the U.K., and Hong Kong. [Their work \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kichink.com\/buy\/1130920\/festina\/ubiquitous-trash-hong-kong-edition\"\u003e can also be found in book form. \u003c\/a\u003e ]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TRES Art Collective\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-207\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1642px) 100vw, 1642px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago-2009.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago-2009.jpg 1642w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago-2009-250x183.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago-2009-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago-2009-700x514.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago-2009-30x22.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago-2009-120x88.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago-2009.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Is there anything specific about ocean\/water subjects that speak to you as artists? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarine debris has become our latest obsession. We consider it the proof that garbage is ubiquitous. Trash no longer has a clear frontier. Soda bottles made in China may wash up on a beach in Mexico or Australia; medical waste from New York may be found on the beaches of Brazil or Iceland. Trash from anywhere can be found everywhere. Additionally, all objects are produced with parts from all over the world. With marine debris we address the garbage issue as a global one, a nowhere land that is affecting us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, marine debris is the proof that materiality is always hybrid. For example, in Australia we found many pieces of plastic on the beaches that have become the temporary home of bryozoans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What reaction would you like people to have to your work – and what message do you want them to take away? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not mean to solve people’s doubts about what \u003cem\u003e should \u003c\/em\u003e be done with garbage—we hope to open questions. An important issue for us is the intimate relationship we establish with the material culture that surrounds us. We would like to inspire people to shift their gaze, to look at the things we have rendered invisible as a society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TRES Art Collective\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-208\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1642px) 100vw, 1642px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago2-2009.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago2-2009.jpg 1642w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago2-2009-250x183.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago2-2009-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago2-2009-700x514.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago2-2009-30x22.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago2-2009-120x88.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/TRES-Archipielago2-2009.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tresartcollective.com\/\"\u003etresartcollective.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32038557352020,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/TRES-Archipielago-2009-700x514.jpg?v=1585229287"},{"product_id":"peter-shepard-cole","title":"Peter Shepard Cole","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO’ahu’s own \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/art\/people\/faculty+staff\/?p=909\"\u003e Peter Shepard Cole \u003c\/a\u003e explores identity from every angle, using his Hawaiian roots as a through-line to consider the impact of history, development, and change on the island landscape and layering his work with precise painterly realism. While his pieces vary in style and scale, they all draw our attention to the ebbs and flows of the human-ocean connection. Cole has displayed his work at the Honolulu Musuem of Art and SFMOMA, is a lecturer at the University of Hawaii, and has an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e How long have you been an artist? How would you describe your work and your artistic background? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a child, I always loved to draw and my father introduced me to watercolor painting en plein air.  His identical twin brother, Corny Cole, was a respected animator and well loved teacher at Cal Arts.  Although my uncle lived across the ocean and I rarely saw him, his magnetic enthusiasm for art and his extraordinary talent inspired me to create and to see the life of an artist as a tangible endeavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidering a few of the most influential figures in my education, Faith Ringgold and Raul Guerrero at UCSD and Brett Reichman at SFAI, it is no surprise that I would later find my own art focused upon identity.  All three of those professors create art that is intensely personal in perspective, yet broad in relation to the greater human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentity is most apparent as a motivation in my figurative paintings, which I began working on while pursuing an MFA at San Francisco Art Institute.  In the first of these, \u003ci\u003e Self Portrait as Captain Cook \u003c\/i\u003e , I confronted my feelings of guilt related to being a white person raised in Hawaii.  Captain James Cook happened upon the Hawaiian Island Chain in 1778, setting in motion a series of events which would challenge Hawaii’s unique culture and natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"cole-captain cook-2008\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-127\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/cole-captain-cook-2008.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/cole-captain-cook-2008.jpg 1108w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/cole-captain-cook-2008-250x315.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/cole-captain-cook-2008-768x966.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/cole-captain-cook-2008-700x881.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/cole-captain-cook-2008-24x30.jpg 24w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/cole-captain-cook-2008-120x151.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/cole-captain-cook-2008.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hybrid culture which evolves when an island community is swept up into a global economy has fascinated me and my \u003ci\u003e Totem \u003c\/i\u003e paintings are intended to be symbols of such a culture. To create these paintings, I stacked disparate items collected while beach combing on the northernmost point of Oahu where trade winds blast the shore. As with most of my art, the inspiration is close to home and this point happens to be across the street from the public high school I attended. Mass-produced, disposable byproducts of our consumer-based society merge with organic, indigenous objects to form a metaphor for Hawaii’s hybrid culture. In my \u003ci\u003e Totem \u003c\/i\u003e paintings, everyday objects such as toothbrushes, lighters, and spray bottle tops join with marine detritus to suggest an artifact that could possibly be used in some kind of strange Cargo Cult worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough my seascape paintings lack the literal message of the two bodies of work mentioned above, I consider them to be nonetheless related to my identity.  My \u003ci\u003e Rocky Point \u003c\/i\u003e paintings are based on the water at the specific spot where my parents live and where I was raised on the North Shore of Oahu.  In my life, this water has been a source of joy, escape, meditation, and the element that I most associate with home.  It has played a big role in shaping who I am.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"RockyPoint26 – Version 2\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-128\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 3282px) 100vw, 3282px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/RockyPoint26-–-Version-2.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/RockyPoint26-–-Version-2.jpg 3282w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/RockyPoint26-–-Version-2-250x137.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/RockyPoint26-–-Version-2-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/RockyPoint26-–-Version-2-700x385.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/RockyPoint26-–-Version-2-30x16.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/RockyPoint26-–-Version-2-120x66.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/RockyPoint26-%E2%80%93-Version-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What sparked your mission to raise awareness through your art? Is there a particular moment or realization that inspired you to focus on the relationship between the natural and built environments? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this era I don’t think paintings can raise awareness in the way a film like \u003ci\u003e The Cove \u003c\/i\u003e can.  When artists are lucky, their paintings decorate homes or are hung in museums that most of society isn’t interested in visiting.  That said, I personally love to look at paintings that move me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe area where I grew up and where I now raise my own children is such a beautiful place partly because community members, like my parents, fought against large development projects and hotel expansions threatening the natural beauty enjoyed by so many, only to benefit a greedy few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving on an island, it is obvious just how finite a resource our natural spaces and agricultural land is.  It is a desirable place to live, so the cost of living goes up and the population increases rapidly.  More and more of the successful people I meet work in the construction industry or in real estate.  Growth and development funds our economy and supports the campaigning of our politicians.  It is difficult to see it slowing down.  In our neighborhood I witness more and more illegal vacation rentals popping up where families once lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the demographic shifts, our community begins to feel hollow to me.  I am nostalgic for the North Shore of my childhood. However, the ocean is the same and I strive to paint it full of its strength and character.  I have no desire to paint a domesticated, pretty sea which re-enforces the fantasy of a tropical utopia envisioned by developers, nor do I wish to paint the perfect wave which caters to the egotistical surfer’s desire for conquest.  I want to paint a sea which is greater than all of us, both dangerous and beautiful.  The sublime experience of the sea can provide a momentary escape from the limitations of our human concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What’s your process like? How do you find inspiration, how long does a piece take, and when do you determine it’s complete? Where is your work displayed? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy \u003ci\u003e Rocky Point \u003c\/i\u003e seascape paintings begin with swimming around in the rip current, wearing my fins and snapping away with a small digital camera.  I take thousands of pictures, most horrible, but going through the photos later I find some with strong compositions.  I am attracted to what I perceive as interesting action, where water is pulling in opposite directions.  Perhaps the current is churning after a wave passed, or backwash off the reef is warping the face of a wave, contorting its own sense of order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rocky Point 16-final\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-129\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 3221px) 100vw, 3221px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Rocky-Point-16-final.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Rocky-Point-16-final.jpg 3221w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Rocky-Point-16-final-250x138.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Rocky-Point-16-final-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Rocky-Point-16-final-700x388.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Rocky-Point-16-final-30x17.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Rocky-Point-16-final-120x66.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Rocky-Point-16-final.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce I have selected an image I begin painting with a large brush in a loose manner.  I use a lot of solvent to keep things fluid, so that I can easily move the paint around and not feel stuck. There is a physicality to the brush strokes, my actions mimicking the movement of the water. Once I am pleased with how I have mapped things out in this transparent wash, I begin applying warm, opaque highlights into the wet paint.  To capitalize on the fluidity of wet on wet painting, my first day working is usually a long one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter this first layer is dry, I develop details and adjust features to my liking.  I find that too many details make a seascape painting stiff and stagnant, as if the artist has gotten caught up in the detail and lost the overall rhythm.  Glazes, or thin layers of paint diluted by solvents, are applied over dry paint to darken areas, or change the tint of an area.  I don’t have a methodical way of approaching these adjustments.  It’s more a series of problem solving efforts until I am satisfied and can step away from the painting.  Some paintings take a long time to complete, while others don’t take as long.  If a painting sticks around, I might later find something I want to change.  Large paintings can take me a few months to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What is one of the most memorable experiences of your professional career as an artist and ocean\/environmental advocate? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2004, I had returned to Hawaii after living in New York for six years.  I went on a walk with my girlfriend, who later became my wife, along an eight mile stretch of remote coastline at the northernmost tip of Oahu.  It was interesting to be so close to the international spectacle of the North Shore, however to not meet another soul, nor see any architecture.  The one perverse sign of civilization meandering across our otherwise pristine surroundings was the blue, pink and white specked trail of plastic detritus marking the high tide line upon the golden sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe collected the remains of plastic toothbrushes, lighters, spray bottle tops, action figures, fishing floats, combs, and bottle caps.  Encrusted with coral and marked with foreign writing, they seemed like artifacts from various Pacific Rim civilizations. The act of collecting, like anthropologists, provided a bizarre perspective on the priorities and values of our global culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Peter Shepard Cole\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-130\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2115px) 100vw, 2115px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem2.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem2.jpg 2115w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem2-250x316.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem2-768x971.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem2-700x885.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem2-24x30.jpg 24w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem2-120x152.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also offered a glimpse at how these ocean currents connect seemingly isolated lands. An early example of this phenomena was encountered by Captain Cook upon first contact with Hawaiians on Kauai in January of 1778.  The English sailors were perplexed by the Hawaiians’ familiarity with and desire for iron, despite the fact that they didn’t mine it themselves. In fact, the people of Kauai had two pieces of iron they had collected from the eastern shore, which is the windward side of the island, bombarded by relentless trade winds. The iron was probably carried in on flotsam or jetsam from one of the many Spanish ships which had been sailing the North Pacific for over two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few weeks after our beach walk, the objects we had collected were laid out on a picnic table on my parents’ deck and we were beginning work arranging them in a large mosaic.  We were surprised when a neighbor brought by his friend Julian Schnabel, the artist who became famous for his paintings on broken plates in the 1980s. He didn’t seem very impressed by what we were making, but he stacked three of the objects and said that I should paint them much larger than their actual size.  At first I didn’t want to do what he said, but later I took his idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Totem Four\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-131\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2310px) 100vw, 2310px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem-Four.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem-Four.jpg 2310w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem-Four-250x311.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem-Four-768x955.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem-Four-700x871.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem-Four-24x30.jpg 24w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem-Four-120x149.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Totem-Four.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What draws you to the oceans, specifically? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow having young children and seeing the innate draw of the sea in them, seeing how being in the water both exhilarates their senses and calms their spirits, I gain greater appreciation for the ocean’s power over us.  It is such a special feeling to take them into the shore break and tide pools that I played in as a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What reaction would you like people to have to your work – and what message do you want them to take away? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA year ago, a docent at the Honolulu Museum of Art told me that looking at a seascape painting of mine made her seasick.  Reactions that don’t necessarily sound positive are still evidence of individuals taking the time to look at my paintings and opening themselves up to being affected by them.  In this media-frenzied world, in which we are oversaturated by so many images, artists are fortunate if their work has any effect on a viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is scary to think about all the junk that ends up in the ocean.  The way we treat the Earth in general is horrifying.  If any painting of mine can be a part of an environmental dialogue, I consider that a huge honor.  I have such respect and admiration for people like my brother who work so hard to make this world a better place. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebsites: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/northshoreland.org\"\u003eNorth Shore Community Land Trust\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/art\/people\/faculty+staff\/?p=909\"\u003e Peter Shepard Cole \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32038557778004,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/RockyPoint26-_E2_80_93-Version-2-700x385.jpg?v=1585229302"},{"product_id":"angela-pozzi-of-washed-ashore","title":"Angela Pozzi of Washed Ashore","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2010, Angela Pozzi’s \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/washedashore.org\/\"\u003e Washed Ashore \u003c\/a\u003e project has transformed an astonishing 20 tons of marine trash into over 70 works of arresting larger-than-life public art works, drawing much-needed attention to the epidemic of plastic pollution and its negative impact on endangered species. What started as Pozzi’s personal attempt to keep a beach beautiful has become a global call to action with shocking visual and educational impact, as the lifelong sculpture artist and her team of volunteers harness the power of collective work to start a revolution in the way we approach our beaches. The medium is, truly, the message. Oceanic Global spent an hour in conversation with Pozzi, learning about the surprising origins and exciting growth of Washed Ashore. The interview has been edited for clarity and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Can you tell us about your background and the origins of Washed Ashore? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst of all, I’ve always loved the ocean. It’s where I spent all my summers as a child; it was always the place where it felt like I connected to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was also raised by two artists, and I grew up realizing that the arts are an important language, and that I was very privileged to be able to speak those fluently. As I grew up, I kept wondering why nobody else understood art like I did, and I decided to become an art teacher because I thought: it doesn’t seem right that people don’t understand how important art – all the arts – are. I eventually became an art teacher for 30 years — art and creative dance — and I helped start two arts magnet schools, where you integrate all the arts into the subject areas, in the Portland, Oregon area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What were you working on before Washed Ashore happened — and how did this project really come alive? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my own artwork, I scrounged materials from thrift stores and found objects; I was an exhibiting artist starting in about 2000. I was married to an artist and teacher, Craig Pozzi, and we both were doing the same kind of thing. We were married 24 years before all of a sudden he had a massive collapse and was rushed off to emergency brain surgery with a brain tumor. We didn’t know what was going on, but he came through that. Then a year later he had a massive stroke; he was disabled. And a year later, he died.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were very close, and I was just a wreck. We were living in the Portland area, and the only thing I could think of to try to find a reason to live and a reason to do art was to go to the ocean. So I said to myself, I’ll get to the ocean where I can try to heal and see beauty and try to find my purpose in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo I moved to Bend in Oregon, where my family had a cabin on a little lake for 85 years. I took my dog to the beach every day and walked the beach. At first I kind of stepped over the garbage. There wasn’t a lot of it; there was just a little bit here and there. I just didn’t want to see it, because I needed beauty. But it still kept nagging at me – what is that stuff on the sand?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI walked onto this one beach and I was just shocked. There was a rack line of plastics going away as far as the eye could see. I was absolutely horrified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI saw people along the shoreline picking up agates and shells with their little buckets, and I thought, I have to figure out how to get those people to pick up this stuff. And I have to get them to \u003cem\u003e see. \u003c\/em\u003e Because we can’t \u003cem\u003e not \u003c\/em\u003e see it — this is bad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo I decided to only use garbage from the beach as my medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/washedashore.org\/\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"WashedAshore.org\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-108\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2328px) 100vw, 2328px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Blue-Jelly-HR.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Blue-Jelly-HR.jpg 2328w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Blue-Jelly-HR-250x386.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Blue-Jelly-HR-768x1184.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Blue-Jelly-HR-700x1079.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Blue-Jelly-HR-19x30.jpg 19w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Blue-Jelly-HR-120x185.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Blue-Jelly-HR.jpg\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI knew from my father, who was director of the Washington State Arts Commission for 12 years and had done a lot of work with public art – I knew it had to be public, and it had to be big. The biggest issue with public art is it’s not big enough; people ignore it, people don’t see it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo I thought, it has to be big, and it has to be something that everyone loves — so animals that were threatened by marine debris. So I thought: how about a big fish that everyone wants their picture taken next to, and can go viral? And everything came together, and suddenly I found a purpose in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally this will reach people globally, and we’ll have it be an epidemic art exhibit, where everyone will see it – and we’ll start Washed Ashore projects in other parts of the world, and they would make sculptures from their beaches and they would tour them, and spark another person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow it’s six years later. We started the whole non profit in 2010. I have 9 employees, and 10,000 volunteers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Can you talk a little about the physical process – how long does it take to complete one of these massive works? Are there any particular challenges involved in collecting the debris and getting people together to do it? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s the one thing that I really like to tell people: you don’t have to organize a beach cleanup. We have constant influx of garbage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople drop off the raw debris. Then we sort through it, using pretty much everything, about 95% — which is a real challenge, creatively, because I don’t want to recycle any of it; I want people to see how much there is. If I recycled all the water bottles, then nobody would realize how many water bottles wash ashore. The only things we don’t use are toxic things or stuff that’s too photo-degraded for us to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we hose everything down, we start sorting it by type of things. Then we vinegar wash, and use biodegradable soap. We scrub it, we scrape it; we put things in our aging yard that have too many barnacles attached, and let the raccoons and the slugs do their job. We let the rain do its job. And then we sort it by color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, it’s a constant design process. We never, ever supplement with anything that’s not from the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e So locals in your town are used to being a part of this? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOh, yes. We also live in a tourist town, so we get people from all over the world. We’ve processed about 20 tons of garbage now into about 70 sculptures. And we’re making new ones all the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What kind of team are you working with that’s helping you doing the construction for the pieces? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s the exciting part: we rely on volunteers for a massive amount of it. We bring in little parts of things that people can wire-stitch together. We have stuff that kids can do that are 3 years old, and we have things for adults that are more complex. I have a workshop space at our gallery where people can come in: they can stay for 15 minutes, they can walk through, or they can sit down and make a part of the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll those parts are quality checked – everything has to be 100-mile-an-hour windproof, because they might end up outside. And those parts of pieces come back to the sculpture processing, and I have an apprentice and art assistant that work with me to attach those pieces to the big steel frame – we have a welded steel frame that we create. But it’s a strange, strange world, to work with marine debris. You can’t plan too far ahead unless you know something that’s commonly washed up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/washedashore.org\/\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"WashedAshore.org\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-110\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 3334px) 100vw, 3334px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marlin-HR-.jpeg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marlin-HR-.jpeg 3334w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marlin-HR--250x260.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marlin-HR--768x798.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marlin-HR--700x728.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marlin-HR--30x30.jpeg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marlin-HR--120x125.jpeg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marlin-HR-.jpeg\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e So you said there are about 70 works you’ve created over the last 6 years or so – what happens to them? What’s the future of these pieces? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of those pieces are on permanent sites, where they were commissioned. Mostly we find that exhibiting at zoos, aquariums, and science centers is really a great way of getting the message out, because we connect with their education staff, and sometimes the animal is right there, so their education connects with what our message is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have three touring exhibits right now, one at the Georgia Aquarium, one at the Smithsonian National Zoo, and then we have our exhibit hall here in Bend. Next year we’re already booked through the entire year at botanical gardens as well, a science museum, and a zoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Do you have a specific memorable experience in your career as an artist and as an ocean advocate that stands out to you as a big accomplishment, or something you’re really excited about? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI remember this one woman who came into the exhibit, and she stood there and she just started crying. I went up to her, and I asked her, “Is there anything I can answer? Are you doing OK?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd she said, “This has impacted me so powerfully. I will never look at the world the same. What can I do?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’ve seen it several times: our work just brings people to tears. The arts can reach the heart in a way that facts and figures and science just can’t do sometimes. Over and over, I hear: this has changed the way I think about the world. And I go, Great! That’s a good start. That fuels me to keep doing this work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/washedashore.org\/\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"WashedAshore.org\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-111\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 4608px) 100vw, 4608px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Priscilla-Face-Closeup-2016-HR.jpeg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Priscilla-Face-Closeup-2016-HR.jpeg 4608w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Priscilla-Face-Closeup-2016-HR-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Priscilla-Face-Closeup-2016-HR-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Priscilla-Face-Closeup-2016-HR-700x525.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Priscilla-Face-Closeup-2016-HR-30x23.jpeg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Priscilla-Face-Closeup-2016-HR-120x90.jpeg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Priscilla-Face-Closeup-2016-HR.jpeg\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What kind of reaction would you like people to have to these pieces – and what message do you want them to take away? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI want people to stop and think about what they’re doing. To make better choices. As consumers, if we can demand something different, we can make a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re not a political activist organization. I’m very careful about that; we want the doors open to work with everybody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one other thing that’s personally the most significant thing that’s ever happened is that I was asked by the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History to do a display case for them. I’ve never felt so much pressure to do things right, and do things scientifically. I just completed that and installed it in June of this year; it should be there for 1 to 3 years. I tried to make it rich with teachable moments. It’s 12-foot long, a endangered Hawksbill turtle tangled in net, swimming over a reef that’s bleaching out, surrounded by sea jellies and a plastic bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a huge honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What’s next? What would you like to work on next? \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have had quite a bit of interest in the satellite projects. We’ve been growing so fast that we’re trying to make sure that we’re able to go overseas, which would be wonderful, but that’s a huge jump for a small non-profit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think having some permanent pieces in zoos and aquariums is a really great next step for us — to make sure that this messaging is constant, that it’s always there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e If there’s one thing that you think people should do, or that you’d like them to walk away from seeing your art doing, what is that thing? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop using plastic water bottles. So simple! It’s so simple. Buy a reusable water bottle. And plastic bags – eliminate a plastic bag, and use a reusable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What is the weirdest thing that’s washed up and come into your studio that you’ve incorporated into a piece? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e Well, you know, I don’t think there’s anything weird at this point because I’ve seen so much. The most profound, amazing, and constantly shocking thing that I find are the bottles – usually lotion bottles and motor oil containers – with bite marks in them. It’s so obvious that the fish are eating it; it simply can’t be denied. When you see these, it’s like, oh my God, what’s that doing to the animal? Every time I see one, it gets me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s really funny because at the very beginning of this project I presented to a group of scientists about what I was doing, and I showed this piece. And afterwards a group of scientists came up and gathered around me, and they said, you have to keep doing this work. You can show things and say things that we can’t in science. And people will see it, and you’ll start having impact before the science comes out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the science is coming out, six years later. But when you actually see this stuff – you can’t deny it. It’s right there in front of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/washedashore.org\/\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"WashedAshore.org\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-113\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Zorabelle-HR.jpeg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Zorabelle-HR.jpeg 915w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Zorabelle-HR-250x350.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Zorabelle-HR-768x1074.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Zorabelle-HR-700x979.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Zorabelle-HR-21x30.jpeg 21w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Zorabelle-HR-120x168.jpeg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Zorabelle-HR.jpeg\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Is there anything else you’d like to add? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s one thing I really value about Washed Ashore, and that is that we’re a metaphor for how we can help solve environmental issues. We work with hundreds and thousands of people that just make one little contribution. They may not even see the final product, but they had faith that the small action would help solve a problem and help educate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll these sculptures were made because people believed that their action counted. We can show you a visual, tactile example that every action really does make a difference. We can show that there’s hope; people can do amazing things when we work together. We can get ourselves out of this mess if we all work together. I tend to be optimistic. You have to believe that good will conquer evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/washedashore.org\/\"\u003eWashedAshore.org.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/washedashore.org\/\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"WashedAshore.org\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-114\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2620px) 100vw, 2620px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Angela-with-Octopus.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Angela-with-Octopus.jpg 2620w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Angela-with-Octopus-250x242.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Angela-with-Octopus-768x743.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Angela-with-Octopus-700x678.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Angela-with-Octopus-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Angela-with-Octopus-120x116.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Angela-with-Octopus.jpg\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32038557843540,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/Priscilla-Face-Closeup-2016-HR-700x525.jpg?v=1585229305"},{"product_id":"zaria-forman","title":"Zaria Forman","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZaria Forman is an American artist who uses her work to convey the urgency of climate change. Her art has taken her to some of the most remote areas. Zaria’s drawings explore moments of transition, turbulence, and tranquility in the landscape, allowing viewers to emotionally connect with a place they may never have the chance to visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1. What sparked your mission to raise awareness through your art? Is there a particular moment or realization that inspired you to draw about subjects affected by climate change? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring my first trip to Greenland, I became aware of how serious the climate crisis is. The local Inuits spoke of vast ice fjords that are not freezing as they once did, challenging the lifestyle of the existing hunting communities that dot the coastlines. The fjords are the communities’ hunting grounds for seal, walrus, and other animals that provide sustenance, warmth and other crucial facets of life necessary for Arctic survival. Insufficient ice severely limits their hunting grounds. Greenland has no railways, no inland waterways, and virtually no roads between towns. Their major method of transportation is by boat around the coast in summer and by dog sled in winter (which, ten years ago, made up most of the year). Without frozen fjords, their dogs and sleds are rendered useless, and many cannot afford to travel very far by boat. This is just one of innumerable ways the warming Arctic is affecting the Inuit way of life. Learning about all of this instilled in me a need to play a part in solving the crisis, with the skills and passion I have for drawing. Beyond Greenland, the entire planet is affected. I followed the meltwater from the Arctic to the Equator in an attempt to draw the connection between two seemingly disparate landscapes that are undoubtedly linked by the climate crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Deception-Island-1\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-85\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1978px) 100vw, 1978px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Deception-Island-1.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Deception-Island-1.jpg 1978w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Deception-Island-1-250x140.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Deception-Island-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Deception-Island-1-700x393.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Deception-Island-1-30x17.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Deception-Island-1-120x67.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Deception-Island-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"nat-geographic-explorer\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden size-full wp-image-87 aligncenter\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1380px) 100vw, 1380px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/nat-geographic-explorer.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/nat-geographic-explorer.jpg 1380w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/nat-geographic-explorer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/nat-geographic-explorer-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/nat-geographic-explorer-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/nat-geographic-explorer-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/nat-geographic-explorer-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/nat-geographic-explorer-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/nat-geographic-explorer.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 2. How does your process begin and how long does it take you to complete an art piece? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I travel, I take thousands of photographs. I often make a few small sketches on-site to get a feel for the landscape. Once I return to the studio, I draw from my memory of the experience, as well as from the photographs, to create large-scale compositions. Occasionally I will re-invent the water or sky, alter the shape of the ice, or mix and match a few different images to create the composition I envision. I begin with a very simple pencil sketch so I have a few major lines to follow, and then I add layers of pigment onto the paper, smudging everything with my palms and fingers and breaking the pastel into sharp shards to render finer details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process of drawing with pastels is simple and straightforward: cut the paper, make the marks. The material demands a minimalistic approach, as there isn’t much room for error or re-working, since the paper’s tooth can hold only a few thin layers of pigment. I rarely use an eraser––I prefer to work with my “mistakes,” enjoying the challenge of resolving them with limited marks. I love the simplicity of the process, and it has taught me a great deal about letting go. I become easily lost in tiny details, and if the pastel and paper did not provide limitations, I fear I would never know when to stop, or when a composition were complete!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the size and detail of the piece, I spend roughly three to twelve weeks on each drawing. That timeframe continues to increase as I expand the scale and clarity of my compositions. \u003cimg alt=\"greenland\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden size-full wp-image-86 aligncenter\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1380px) 100vw, 1380px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/greenland.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/greenland.jpg 1380w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/greenland-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/greenland-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/greenland-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/greenland-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/greenland-30x30.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/greenland-120x120.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/greenland.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 3. What is one of the most memorable experiences of your professional career as an artist \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e and ocean advocate? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis past winter I completed a five-week art residency in Antarctica, aboard the National Geographic Explorer, led by Lindblad Expeditions. It was my first visit to Antarctica, and I still haven’t found the words to properly convey the majesty and ethereal wonder of this icy continent! In all my travels I have never experienced a landscape as epic and pristine as Antarctica. Ice was the main attraction for me, and it was fascinating to see how in the south, it differed from its northern counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Western side of the Antarctic peninsula there is a small place we visited called Whale Bay, which was particularly memorable for me. A glacier near the bay calves icebergs into the sea—as all glaciers eventually do—and the wind and water currents carry these icebergs directly into Whale Bay. Since the bay is somewhat shallow, the icebergs scrape against the sea floor and become “grounded”, meaning they will remain there until they have completely melted – a slow process that can take years if the iceberg is substantial in size. Bays that enclose grounded icebergs like these are called “iceberg graveyards,” a gloomy, yet fitting title that expresses the reverence, silence, and sacredness of this landscape. Throughout the icebergs’ lifespans in the bay, the wind and waves sculpt them into unimaginable shapes. Earth’s elements become artist’s hands to transform graveyards into sculpture gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI had the opportunity to explore Whale Bay for two hours in a small boat, riding around massive, majestic, ice structures. I sat in total awe for every moment. A purple-gray sky loomed above and the winds were calm, creating a tranquility that allowed for perfect reflections of the ice and sky on the water’s surface. Our little boat circled around the most astonishing, intricately sculpted, glowing blue icebergs I have ever seen. I had no idea there were so many shades of bright sapphire blues! I shot hundreds of photographs, and at times had to force my camera into my lap so I could relax and simply experience the breathtaking beauty. I only hope my drawings can capture this awe-inspiring iceberg graveyard, so I can continue sharing this sacred landscape with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Whale-Bay-1\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-82\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Whale-Bay-1.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Whale-Bay-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Whale-Bay-1-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Whale-Bay-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Whale-Bay-1-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Whale-Bay-1-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Whale-Bay-1-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Whale-Bay-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 4. What draws you to the oceans? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think most human beings are drawn towards any water in one way or another. It makes up more than 75% of our bodies, and it covers most of the Earth’s surface. We need water to survive, but we also gravitate toward its beauty—the respite, shimmer, and movement it adds to a landscape. I think of water as a metaphor for life—forever transforming, both fearsomely and beautifully. It is an endless source of inspiration to me as it constantly changes, taking on new forms from one instant to the next—a movement I attempt to evoke in my drawings. There will always be more for me to learn about the methods with which water can be conveyed in pastel, and I enjoy that never-ending challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 5. If you had one message to share, what would it be? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI hope my drawings can facilitate a deeper understanding of the climate crisis, helping us find meaning and optimism in shifting landscapes. One of the many gifts my mother gave me was the ability to focus on the positive, rather than dwell on the negative. I hope my drawings serve as records of landscapes in flux, documenting the transition, and inspiring our global community to take action for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf I had to condense my mission into one message, perhaps it would be “Be kind to the Earth; it sustains us. If we abuse it, we are only causing ourselves great suffering”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebsite: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.zariaforman.com\"\u003eZariaForman.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTed Talk: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/zaria_forman_drawings_that_show_the_beauty_and_fragility_of_earth\"\u003eTEDTalk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterview: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/132567721\"\u003eNYPost Video Interview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Maldives-no.14\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden alignnone size-full wp-image-77\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1770px) 100vw, 1770px\" data-lazy-src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Maldives-no.14.jpg\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Maldives-no.14.jpg 1770w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Maldives-no.14-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Maldives-no.14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Maldives-no.14-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Maldives-no.14-30x20.jpg 30w, https:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Maldives-no.14-120x80.jpg 120w\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/oceanic.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Maldives-no.14.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oceanic Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32038557909076,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/5768\/3540\/products\/58A0415-1-700x350.jpg?v=1585229308"},{"product_id":"bug-that-feasts-on-toxic-plastic","title":"Scientists find bug that feasts on toxic plastic","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bacterium that feeds on toxic plastic has been discovered by scientists. 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