The On-Line Version
At the Natural Capitalism Seminar on February 22, 2006, artists presented their work that reflected the values of natural capitalism. We would like to continue the gallery on-line here where artists can add their work and links to promote art and the connection to the environment that embodies SRQ.
The "CALL FOR ARTISTS was this:
Call for artists for a collection to be displayed at the Rocky Mountain Institute facilitated Natural Capitalism Seminar. The art will embody the ideas of natural capitalism and reflects the value of humanity and the environment in synthesis. The art will express the beauty of the relationship that can exist when humans respect nature and use resources wisely. Pieces that show a healthy economic relationship between humans and the environment are ideal. Use of organic materials is encouraged. This includes, fibers, earth, plants etc.
For Sarasota-area artists: please add your on-line exhibit (add child page) and/or link to your gallery that displays art that embodies the values of natural capitalism.
C. Laura Presents OCEANMINDED laurai@sarasotamagazine.com The Pieces: Ceramics; Survival, Preserve and Engulf Artist's Statement: C. Laura Irmis My personal relationship with nature is the essence of my artistic expression. My “Water Worship†series suggests our social importance of protecting our oceans. By suggesting this ritualistic idea of worship conveys the respect needed from us towards our environment. The idea of transferring ocean water from its natural habitat and preserving it in my organic, clay vessels portrays its importance and suggest a worship ideology. By using round, feminine vessels it evokes the interconnection of Mother Nature with ourselves. I want my pieces to spark interest and thought into my audience and hope the impact signifies awareness of environmental importance. C. Laura has explored many different mediums and has always had a creative thirst to quench. She graduated with a B.A. in Visual Arts from Eckerd College and found her role as an environmental artist. This passion would become her voice. C. Laura’s artistic statement and work is to provide awareness of our environments depletion, focusing on our waterways and oceans.