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Theatre Making and Change Making

After reading Axel Schweiger’s article on rising sea levels, I was inspired and curious to dive deeper into my roots. I noticed that Schweiger is a researcher and activist at the University of Washington, my hometown and local university. I decided to investigate other local leaders’ approaches and actions to the climate change crisis. AndContinue reading “Theatre Making and Change Making”

The Whistleblowers

Dr. Maria Caffrey is climate scientist and activist who was let go under the Trump administration for simply doing her job. Fired after submitting a climate report of simple data, Caffrey was exploited, harassed, and targeted for speaking her truth. Looking further into Maria Caffrey’s work, I happened on this image. https://s18798.pcdn.co/freakyfewel/wp-content/uploads/sites/15861/2019/10/erasure-art-.jpg It instantly struckContinue reading “The Whistleblowers”

Retail Therapy: Your Contribution to Fast Fashion

Retail Therapy: Your Contribution to Fast Fashion By: Brielle Melendez What is fast fashion? The term fast fashion is in reference to “clothing designs that move quickly from the catwalk to stores to meet new trends,” (Kenton). However, it’s vague definition neglects it’s direct impact to the environment, people, and communities around the world. FastContinue reading “Retail Therapy: Your Contribution to Fast Fashion”

Art Works for Change & Art News

I went searching for inspiration this week and found it in the work of a Seattle based artist and environmental activist, Chris Jordan! His work is most well known for its shocking and honest depiction of consumerist culture. He captures the interruption of our waste within nature, using technology and photo editing to create aContinue reading “Art Works for Change & Art News”