In response to this time when our planet’s health is at a dangerous tipping point due to climate change and pollution, many artists have set their sights on environmental concerns and use their art as a tool for grassroots ecological activism: as testimony to raise awareness and as a call to action. Our Earth, Our Future presents work by artists who share a common interest in promoting environmental sustainability and stewardship through their art.

Online Artist’s Talk for PhotoCarmel: April 16, 5-6pm

Beatrice Thornton: Sustainable Darkroom Practice with Foraged Plants

In partnership with The Center for Photographic Art’s PhotoCarmel month, Beatrice Thornton will discuss her sustainable darkroom practice and working with plant materials to develop film and photographic prints. Find the Zoom link here (TBA)

image above, Kara Maria, Greed (Panamanian golden frog), acrylic on canvas

below: Beatrice Thornton, Andrew Molera Hike Vision Composition, 2025, Semi-Mat Fiber Paper Print dev: Kentmere 400 in Yarrow and Sagebrush brew Film dev: Sagebrush and Mugwort +Ascorbic Acid and washing soda

Richard Lang & Judith Shelby Lang, Known Quantity, disposable lighters, archival pigment print

Jane Olin, Intimate Conversation 36, Unexpected Beauty of Chaos, silver gelatin print