One of my proudest accomplishments from senior year of high school was my art portfolio concentration: Changing Landscapes
Whether I am walking through the towering skyscrapers of New York City or looking out of an airplane window at the layout of suburbs below, I am in always an awe. How can it be that something so beautifully intricate as human development can also be so damaging? It takes excavation of metals, destruction of the area’s habitat, and countless tons of carbon emissions to create a skyscraper. I am concerned about the environmental impact of human expansion, but I admit I enjoy taking trips into the city and exploring its architecture, too. I explored this paradox in this concentration. Art has the potential to unite during these divided times.
People will commit to making change when they are emotionally connected to an issue. My art holds no answers. Instead, viewers can interpret what they see and hopefully want to learn more about the complexities of climate change. I know my art is successful if it inspires conversation and action.
