Some Facts All fabrics release microfibers, whether they are organic, like hemp and wool, or synthetic, like polyester, fleece and acrylic. Synthetic fabric is essentially the petrochemical industry manufacturing microfibers that release in the form of microplastic pollution. Plastic microfibers are a disturbingly abundant foreign substance in the Earth’s ecosystem— they make up 90% of … Continue reading Climate Change and Our Clothing Decisions
Happenings
Envisioning Our Future Lives
Take a Page from the Toilet Paper Scarcity Our Waste. This is one thing we know that’s still going to be around after the pandemic. Restless for action? We can start rethinking our sustainable systems regarding our refuse. Treading this path will lead to reducing our fossil fuel consumption. This is a doable road to … Continue reading Envisioning Our Future Lives
Next Exhibit: February 15, 2020
ANEW—Burlington, VT ANEW is the latest Inclusive Arts Vermont exhibition showcasing works by Vermont artists with disabilities. This is a traveling exhibition of work by 29 Vermont artists with disabilities. The included artwork represents each artists’ unique interpretation of the title – highlighting beginnings, doorways, fresh starts, and opportunity. The mission of Inclusive Arts Vermont … Continue reading Next Exhibit: February 15, 2020
The Connected Issue of Plastic
If we start to refuse plastic in our own daily lives, we can slowly promote less demand for plastic manufacturing. The focus towards oil and gas companies, passing laws to help protect the environment, the political need to push for climate change, upsets me when I see we’re still a major part of the problem. It’s … Continue reading The Connected Issue of Plastic
Next Exhibit- Earth Dialogues January 11, 2020
JANUARY 11, 2020 - FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Earth Dialogues: Carol Langstaff & Ana Flores Narrows Center for the Arts 16 Anawan Street, Fall River, MA 02721 508-324-1926 The two artists in this exhibit have had studios in rural settings for some time; Carol Langstaff has been a long time resident in the hills of Vermont, Ana Flores … Continue reading Next Exhibit- Earth Dialogues January 11, 2020
Plastic Protest Art
I'm responding to our youth’s awareness of the climate crisis. As one articulate kid said, “we need to keep at this from all angles”. I became a plastic fighter and began by packing my own container and fork. Participate in making PLASTIC PROTEST ART! I hope that students and others will pull lots of PLU … Continue reading Plastic Protest Art
Fall Kick Off— Opening Tomorrow
Opening for my photos at the "7 Stars Arts Center" Fall Kick Off . This Saturday September 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 7 Stars Arts Center: 5126 VT Rt. 14 Sharon, VT 05065 (802) 763-2334 https://www.sevenstarsarts.org
Here and Now
These days I’m responding to my deep care for our natural world. I’m taking on the destructive presence of plastic. I have constructed a costume out of recycled plastic with a headdress of straws. When I go out “shopping” or for a parade appearance, I pull along my “plastic pollution pet” on wheels— made by my granddaughter Amalia. … Continue reading Here and Now
“Masses” at the Post Office
Visit a 200 year old Post Office to see my current exhibit entitled, "Masses". This show is up until June 13th. Strafford Post Office, upper village, Strafford, Vermont
