Claire Cansick: You and I Are Earth

Name: Claire Cansick: You and I Are Earth
Start: 2023-10-14T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-04-14T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Firstsite Colchester

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Runs until Sunday, 14 April 2024 (See all dates)

Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Venue: Firstsite Colchester, Colchester, CO1 1JH
Price: Free

What effect do we have on the landscapes around us?

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What effect do we have on the landscapes around us? You and I Are Earth charts the devastating effects of climate change and the human impact on the environment across the world.
Featuring over 40 paintings by Norfolk-based artist Claire Cansick, the exhibition depicts a spectrum of climate-related catastrophes, including wildfires, floods, droughts, historic storms, snowfall, war, deforestation, erosion, the proliferation of tornadoes, and the alarming warming of the Arctic.

Each artwork tells a compelling story of nature’s relentless struggle against human actions and inactions.

‘You and I Are Earth’ is the culmination of a year-long project on global climate change weather events, a series of paintings based on the portrayal of these events through the TV news and social media.

Through her distinctive use of a limited color palette comprising just four hues, she unifies her diverse body of work, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these global issues.

This exhibition serves as a call to action, imploring us to reevaluate our relationship with nature and to take immediate steps to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change before it’s too late.