Zaria Forman
Antarctica and Greenland
pastel on paper drawings

Forman uses beauty as a means of attracting attention to global climate change, exemplifying the idea that one’s sense of emotion –rather than logical prowess— functions to acknowledge and promote empathy of injustices. Thus beauty is the most effective tool of manipulation when mobilizing support and action from the community. The spectacle of Forman’s drawings not only provide awareness about climate change but create the capacity in viewers to delight in, learn about, and deeply care for Earth and its multitude of beautiful places and peoples.

~ Harold Adams

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