In considering "How Globalization Undermines Resilience" and the question of building community resistance (based on the Think Resilience course by the Post Carbon Institute), I thought of my painting "We Are Stardust" which I created in 2020 in a time of strife that was environmental, social, political, economic and framed in the context of an unprecedented global pandemic.
In this piece, inspired by Joni Mitchell's song, Woodstock, I tried to convey what I imagined a healthy community could look like in terms of a flourishing garden. Here there is balance and wellness precisely because of the rich diversity and symbiotic relationships that benefit all and make for a fertile and functioning ecosystem where everyone benefits instead of just a few.
"In this time of over-globalization, one alternative—re-localization—offers
substantial benefits. It creates local jobs, increases the diversity of local
occupations and skill sets, and thereby increases social capital—the richness of
the relationships between people who live within a region."
Marie Cameron
- Los Gatos, California, US
- @mariecameronstudio
- This artist has published articles on the MAHB Arts page.
General Sherman Tree Burnbow
Silk thread on vintage photograph
3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
2021
While reflecting on "What is Resilience?", What's Next for Earth's new call, I can't help but think of our forests, especially our groves of Giant Sequoias that have withstood centuries but now struggle with climate change and the increasingly persistent and dangerous droughts and forest fires. These giants are the lungs of our planet and part of a complex, intelligent ecosystem that has evolved over millennia. We are actively disrupting that system.
We must now stand strong, intelligent, and resilient like a forest of Sequoia, doing all we can to battle climate change because are all in this together, and no matter how strong and resilient we may be, we all have out breaking points!
We must now stand strong, intelligent, and resilient like a forest of Sequoia, doing all we can to battle climate change because are all in this together, and no matter how strong and resilient we may be, we all have out breaking points!
2021
- Marie Cameron
Rainbow on the Burnscar
Silk thread on vintage photograph
3 1/2" x 3 1/4”
2021
When I think of Resilience, I think of a forest coming back to life after a fire, but oh, at what cost!
The pace and intensity of these fires now speak to a bleak, hot and dangerous future if we do not take global, systemic steps to avoid what must not become the inevitable.
The pace and intensity of these fires now speak to a bleak, hot and dangerous future if we do not take global, systemic steps to avoid what must not become the inevitable.
2021
- Marie Cameron
El Capitan
Found photograph, silk thread 7” x 5”
I believe we need to look at the big picture. To see the interconnection of all things. Science helps us to see this but so does our heart, we will need both more than ever going forward. In this piece, I embroidered a topographical map over a vintage photograph of El Capitan from 1965. I think it speaks to the beauty of understanding our environment and our relationship to it from multiple perspectives.
2021
- Marie Cameron
Rainbow Road (Shaver Lake)
Found photograph, silk thread5 3/4” x 3 1/2”
The forests are the lungs of our planet. Now the forests are in our lungs.
2020
- Marie Cameron
Touch the Rainbow – Why do we destroy what makes us whole?
Found photograph, silk thread 3.5” x 3.5”
From the #morerainbows! series
2021
- Marie Cameron
Rainbow Fire Lookout Tower – Ever vigilant.
Found photograph, silk thread 3.5” x 3.5”
From the #morerainbows! series
2020
- Marie Cameron
More Rainbows, Fewer Fires 2
Found photograph, silk thread3.5” x 3.5”
Feeling so grateful for all the firefighters who have been battling our California fires!
2020
- Marie Cameron
More Rainbows, Fewer Fires 1
Found photograph, silk thread3.5” x 3.5”
Feeling so grateful for all the firefighters who have been battling our California fires!
2020
- Marie Cameron