U.S. Artists' Response to Climate Change

Activity in community arts does not have to be introduced by artists.

Years ago, Bill McKibben, renown environmentalist and author, called for U.S. artists to focus on climate age and environmental issues in their work. Artists answered his call. Recently, McKibben discussed his favorite environmental artists in the U.S. in Grist, an online snarky-but-fun environmental newsletter.

A personal (nonlocal) favorite of mine is James Griffioen who documents nature's resilience in response to man-made structures. Check out his series titled "Be Patient."

Apartment Building, Detroit 2007 by James Griffioen
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