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Inspiring Artists at the Art/Nature Interface

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Here are some inspiring artists working to cultivate cultures of sustainability. Enjoy!

SONJA HINRICHSEN

German artist who does large-scale, temporary art in nature. An example of her work can be found in this video: “Drawing in the snow in the Sierra” by KQED Arts

ANDY GOLDSWORTHY

British artist who produces artworks in collaboration with nature, using natural materials. He documents his temporary sculptures by photography.

MELISSA MCCRACKEN

An artist with synesthesia, she sees colours in music and makes paintings of songs. Article in Vice: learn more>>

DANIEL MCCORMICK AND MARY O’BRIEN

This artist duo creates sculptures that influence and repair the ecological balance of compromised environments.

PAT PERRY

An artist from Michigan who writes and makes pictures through careful and cautious observation.

PARLIAMENT OF THINGS

A speculative research project initiated by Partizan Publik

FERN SMITH

Co-initiator and producer of Emergence - a collaborative project that advocates creative practice for a sustainable future through hosting artful events and gatherings.

KERI SMITH

A Canadian conceptual illustrator that creates books to trigger creativity. For example “How to be an Explorer of the World’ or ‘Wreck this Journal’:

JASON DeCAIRES TAYLOR

A British sculptor, the artist behind the world’s first underwater sculpture museum.

WATERLANDERS

A Dutch artist collective creating site specific art and theatre:

LAURA WILLIAMS

British photographer taking interesting pictures in nature visit her blog>>

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