In my artwork, I explore the place where art, science, education, and social activism meet. Through art, the artist immortalizes what is or may no longer be. In this case, these animals and plants may no longer exist because of our choices. Your interaction with my art is not simply a passive experience.
By using the "Lost" format, I hope to lead people to re-examine their attitudes and actions towards wildlife. People are heartbroken when they lose a pet, and people reading the pet owners' posters are moved emotionally, and if they can, act to reunite pet with owner. One reaction to seeing these posters of endangered species might be: "I love animals so how can I reconcile that with an acceptance of habitat degradation or destruction that leads to an animal becoming endangered?" These posters could lead people to learn more about the animal or plant's plight. They could be led to ask, "In what way is this animal lost? How might I help find it?", and possibly be moved to help prevent its extinction.
Ultimately, my art is a challenge to the viewer: Donate, volunteer, don't build a house in the country, oppose sprawl in your city. Live your life in such a way that my art becomes obsolete!
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This is awesome Abbie!! Congrats! I decided to research a little bit more about your posters and the idea behind their creation is a fantastic one. Keep it up! If it is ok to put them in other cities/states my dad would want one for sure and probably lots of his naturalist friends for their nature centers. I don't know if this is meant to remain mostly in Madison or not. Thanks for your great art and work! - Amber D.
Hi Amber,
Thanks so much for your kind words! I'm happy to give you some posters. Thanks for helping spread the word about these "Lost" animals and plants!
Abbie
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