"Separación"
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Provided by: Sea Walls|Published on: August 26, 2022
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Synopsis
- This environmental mural by artist Areúz depicts the interdependence of humanity and the Earth, conveying that whatever damage we do to the Earth, we are ultimately doing to ourselves.
- The artist's statement provides further insight into the details of the "hurt being" highlighted in the work, providing opportunities for discussion about the current threats to the island of Cozumel and to our planet.
Subjects: Visual and Performing Arts
Authors: Areúz
Region: North America, Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Students can bring their own interpretations and ideas to the artwork that could lead to meaningful class discussions on climate issues.
- The artist also provides a list of ways that we can take action to address climate change.
Additional Prerequisites
- Teachers may want to provide background on the unique, fragile ecosystem of Cozumel in order to bring context to the art.
- There is a link to the activation of the Sea Walls public artwork series which may help students see the bigger picture on the impetus for this work.
Differentiation
- Science classes could research this area of Mexico or other similar island habitats and write about or discuss what makes these ecosystems particularly vulnerable.
- Art classes could discuss the artist's color and image choices and how those choices help emphasize emotions conveyed through the piece.
- Students can work in small groups or pairs to discuss how this piece addresses the themes of the Sea Walls project - biodiversity loss, endemism, and ecosystem vulnerability.
- Classes could also analyze this artwork by an artist in Cancun, Mexico and discuss how both artists attempt to invoke emotion and inspire action through their murals.
- Other resources on this topic include this Khan Academy lesson on conservation and biodiversity, this video about interdependent relationships in ecosystems, and this exhibit of artwork on ethics, excess, and extinction.
The resource underscores the interconnectedness of human and nature. It is a piece of art that can inspire students to lead in marine resource conservation and carbon neutral projects. This is recommended for teaching.
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About the Partner Provider
PangeaSeed Foundation
PangeaSeed Foundation is a globally engaged nonprofit organization acting at the intersection of culture and environmentalism to further the conservation of our oceans. Its mission is to empower individuals and communities to create meaningful environmental change for the oceans by raising public awareness of critical environmental issues through SCIENCE, EDUCATION, and ARTIVISM (S.E.A.). Through their groundbreaking Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans public art program, PangeaSeed Foundation has created over 400 educational ocean advocacy murals in 17 countries, bringing the ocean into streets across the globe.
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