Healing Earth
Nature isn’t just our inspiration—it’s also our responsibility. We use art not only to reflect nature’s beauty, but to advocate for its protection. Our pieces highlight the environment, encouraging awareness of the challenges it faces and inspiring care for the world beyond the canvas.
"We Love Nature" by Closter Children age 5~8
"Fragile Sanctuary"
By: Caitlin Yoon
This painting explores the symbiotic relationship between humans and coral reefs, imagining a world where people live in harmony with these ecosystems. While coral reefs have shown the ability to adapt to changes in the ocean, the pace of environmental disruption caused by human activity has become too fast for them to keep up. This reflects how human actions often disregard the needs of the Earth. To truly protect coral reefs, we must shift our impact from harmful to healing. Choosing to live in balance with the environment so that both nature and humanity can thrive. In the end, it’s up to us to restore what we’ve damaged.
"The Last Meal"
By: Hyunseo Joy Ryu
This piece is a compelling work that shows the dangers the animals are experiencing because of pollution and global warming. This artwork expresses the pain South African penguins and Hawaiian Monk seals are getting because of plastics left in the sea. It is named The Last Meal since it could be the last meal for the penguin by eating harmful plastic waste. The chandelier made out of bones implies that a lot of animals have been killed by plastic waste and pollution. This piece presents the change in climate and the way of life humans and animals are going through.
"Pyromancy"
By: Caitlin Yoon
As the world rapidly changes, humanity’s collective arrogance blinds us to the harm we continue to inflict on the Earth. In my painting, I reflect on how nature has been overlooked and devalued as a result of our relentless self-interest. Consumed by the pursuit of success, we’ve lost sight of the planet’s worsening condition. This issue is especially urgent among younger generations, who are constantly immersed in social media. Surrounded by distractions, many fail to recognize the severity of our environmental decline and continue to live passively, taking little meaningful action. Through this painting, I aim to highlight the dangers of this ignorance and emphasize the need for awareness and education. Only then can we begin to truly protect and preserve our Earth.
