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Environmental Sculptures is a collaborative project initiated in 2013 by Jim Swaim and Paul Quirk, driven by a concern for environmental pollution observed along the Intracoastal Waterway. The initiative creates engaging sculptures primarily from…

Basia Irland's "Ice Receding/Books Reseeding" is an ongoing project that combines sculpture, water ecology, and community engagement. Irland creates "ice books" embedded with native seeds, which are then placed in rivers and other waterways as the…

Patricia Johanson's "Fair Park Lagoon Restoration" (1981-1986) is an early example of ecological art where the artist integrated art and infrastructure to restore a degraded urban lagoon in Dallas, Texas. Johanson's design transformed the…

"Santa Cruz River, 2016-2017" by Alexandra Kehayoglou is likely a textile-based artwork, consistent with her practice of creating hand-tufted wool landscapes. This piece would specifically represent the Santa Cruz River as it appeared or was…

Ninela Ivanova's "Nest" series is a body of sculptural textile work created primarily from discarded wool and other natural fibers. These intricate and often large-scale pieces evoke the forms and textures of nests found in nature. By utilizing…

Fernando Laposse is a designer who focuses on utilizing agricultural waste, such as corn husks, to create innovative and sustainable furniture and design objects. His work explores the potential of these often-discarded materials as valuable…

Sheila Hicks is celebrated for her vibrant and monumental textile works created using natural fibers such as wool, linen, and silk. Her practice often emphasizes a deep connection to materials and a respect for traditional weaving and fiber art…

El Anatsui is renowned for creating large-scale, shimmering sculptures from discarded materials, most notably aluminum bottle caps sourced from distilleries. He also incorporates other found objects like printing plates and metal scraps. These…

Jo Smoley's "Green Algae," uploaded in 2015, is an abstract acrylic painting on canvas that uses vibrant emerald and deep, shadowed greens to explore the complex role of algae in aquatic ecosystems. The swirling forms and layered washes evoke both…

Aviva Rahmani is a pioneering environmental artist whose work spans various media, including painting, installation, and public art projects. A central theme in her art is ecological restoration and the interconnectedness of social and environmental…