Photo by Eve Andree Laramee
Sustainable Art Writing a New Chapter in Art
By Parikrama Rai
Art is a reflection of society and as society changes, so do the depictions on canvases all over the world. The austerity of Neoclassicism echoed the spirit of the French Revolution that took place at the time. Renaissance art reflected a time of great social change during the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity. And the invention of photography helped the shift from realism to more abstract artworks. Today’s world focuses largely on individual creative expression, leading to unprecedented diversity within the visual arts. Artists have much more creative freedom than ever before. The sheer volume of personal stories being expressed may give the illusion that the world is too fragmented to make a collective statement. However, art has told and continues to tell us stories of what humanity is experiencing. And one common theme quickly gaining popularity is sustainable art.
Sustainability is an important ongoing conversation in the present day. As we grow more aware of our impact on the earth, we have developed numerous solutions to help slow down its active degradation. Professionals across many fields and sectors are starting to experiment with innovative and more eco-friendly alternatives with negligible switching costs. Whether it be the clothes that you wear or the products with which you clean your house, making eco-friendly choices has never been easier. Visual art is no exception.
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