Catalog of an exhibition held August 28-December 12, 2021 at American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center Washington, DC. Curated by Mary D. Garrard and Norma Broude.
Contents:
Diane Burko and Climate Change: The Voyage Out / Mary D. Garrard. Essays : Fully Vissible / Bill McKibben -- Thoughts about the Painting Process / Diane Burko -- Diane Burko and the Catastrophe Landscape -- Norma Broude -- Diane Burko and Climate Change: The Voyage Out / Mary D. Garrard.
Summary:
Painter, photographer and climate activist Diane Burko has long been a prominent advocate in addressing climate change. While continuing to engage the traditions of landscape painting, her increasingly abstract and large-scale images are layered with visual and scientific information about the urgent challenges posed to the planet. This volume presents Burko's large-scale paintings and serial groupings, including her never-before-exhibited, 56-foot-long World Map series, which addresses glacier and coral reef changes across the globe. Also featured are Burko's videos and Lenticulars, which employ melting and flowing imagery to express the concept of climate change over time. The book features more than 120 color illustrations; a new statement by the artist on the evolving nature of her studio practice; essays by each of the curators, distinguished art historians Mary D. Garrard and Norma Broude; and an essay by the environmental author and activist Bill McKibben.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.