Addressing the classical elements of earth, air, fire, water as metaphor, but also as embodied actual forces in nature, this exhibit offers an exploration of the relationship between natural elements that give rise to, support and shape life and ecosystems, and how life, in turn, affects the elements. Extending the metaphor, we hope to engender inquiry and insight into how we humans, as beings intertwined in nature, affect natural processes, including our climates. As part of nature, we promote ethics of respect, protection, restoration and sharing of all resources that benefit our human communities and those of others (plants, animals, fungi and microbes) and the homes we share. We wish to engender a sense of awe and wonder; to express gratitude for all that nature provides; to celebrate the ephemeral being-ness we share with all life on this precious planet.

Project Art for Nature | St. Paul, MN

Mission: Project Art for Nature (PAN) artists apply their creative processes and visions to share inspiration they find in nature, curiosity about how nature works, and passions to preserve natural ecosystems for the wellbeing of the earth and all its inhabitants.

Description: Project Art for Nature (PAN) is a group of 12+ artists whose works in various media focuses on natiive flora, fauna, fungi and their ecosystems. With their work they aspire to educate, celebrate and inspire viewers to develop a reciprocal relationship with nature, and to encourage protection of our shared environment. Works include traditional media such as painting, including plein air, as well as drawing, printmaking, paper cutting and experimental collaborations with ephemeral processes. Our artists include individuals from various backgrounds, including educators, museum curator, biological illustrators, biologists, healthcare, graphic designers and writers.

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