Nature Neglected — “Are We Loving It To Death?”

Exhibits can be viewed online (below) or in-person:

Saturday afternoons, 12 – 5 PM — paced, small groups
By appointment at info@jazzgallerycenterforarts.org

Masks and other COVID-19 precautions in effect for all visitors.

Exhibition — July 17th, 2021 – August 21st, 2021

Nature Neglected —

“Are We Loving It To Death?”

This exhibit is an exploration of the theme Nature Neglected: “Are we loving it to death?” Photographers are asked to consider the impacts of modern human activity and overuse of the natural world in a dense urban environment through artistically powerful images. Can art prompt the reexamination of our impact, thinking and use of the Milwaukee River Greenway?

Statement

The prospectus for this exhibit asks us to consider the overuse of the natural world in a dense urban area. Although well-intentioned, we challenge this premise, as it does not weigh an underlying issue in the idea of loving nature to death - that being our lack of social sustainability - which must work hand in hand with environmental sustainability. Our current system undervalues the community, particularly those who are marginalized in the planning and use of these spaces.

Presented by Milwaukee River Advocates as part of the Milwaukee River Greenway 15 celebration