From Chris Fremantle, curator
I was interested to read Graham Duxburys article on the importance of artists getting involved in communicating messages about climate change (AP issue 118, 27 March)&
As a member of an international network of professionals involved in ecological arts practice (http://www.ecoartnetwork.org) I can confirm that many artists are involved in ecological, environmental and climate change issues. Ecological artists create artworks that employ natural materials, or engage with environmental forces such as wind, water, or sunlight. We are also involved in reclaiming, restoring, and remediating damaged environments. There are many excellent examples of artists involved in ecological projects up and down the country.
Graham Duxbury is in many ways right. One of the key contributions that artists make is encouraging us to look differently at the world. Artists can challenge everyone to look differently at the world, and everyone has to be involved in acting differently if we are going to meet the challenge of climate change.