It is a Shell of a story - art intersecting with nature

Using art as a means to critic society , is no new idea. Children understand this well, especially when exploring the injustices in the world. They get it. Climate disaster and the prospect of our coastline oceans being explored for oil and gas , is something they feel passionatey about. Art is a way to express and resolve these feelings. 

Land art and environmental art are not new in the world of art. As humnaity journeys down the ever increasing path to environmental destuction, artworks that explore and shock are becomming more and more relevant. these are some f the ideas we began to explore at as the art year drew to a close. 

https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2021-12-04-cape-town-protest-adds-fuel-to-the-shell-seismic-survey-furore/   ---- one of the many news articles written on the exploration that the giant oil company Shell is wanting to embark on off the shores of SA. South African citizens are not impressed and are taking to the street to protest the plans to explore the depths for oil and natural gas. 

This video, on youtube,  is artist Daan Roosegaarde's creation in China. It is an impressive mearging of art and architecture to help take carbon from the polluted air we breathe.  this is one of many practical ideas on solving the climate issue we face. 

There is a fine line in exploring these realities with children and not making them afraid. Art is a place where children can feel and find a voice to the powerful world of adults where they have no or little say on these issues which will effect them the most. 

Andy Goldsworthy is a land artist. His work is deeply moving and powerful. He uses nature and parts of nature to express the relathionship between people and nature. One can not but experience something moving when engaging with his artwork.