Saving the earth through art The Kingdom of earth event was the 1st showcase of ‘Green Art.’ The show tackled the voice, face and feelings of our environment on matters of waste, over-consumption and deforestation. The show gave the audience an experience of spoken word poetry from award winning G-cho Pevu, Slam King Dorphan, Namatsi … [Read more…]
You can put the pieces together a thousand times and the result will end up different; that’s the beauty of life, every day is a fresh start! One change, one choice and many things change, it is true life is meant to be felt; everything around us from the breeze in the trees to the … [Read more…]
According to Larry Neal, ‘the artist and the political activist are one! they both are shapers of the future reality, both understand and manipulate the collective myths of the race. Both are warriors, priests, lovers and destroyers!’ Artists are passionate people, especially in a cause they believe in. They can be carried away with emotions … [Read more…]
Conversations with the environment Did you know that your environment has a huge impact in your state of mind? According to some psychological experts, both our physical environment and our personal comportment – are a direct expression of dignity and self-respect. The environment we surround ourselves is very often a direct expression of where we … [Read more…]
We are turning a new leaf this month. Mixing different mediums of art to bring you something new, something unique, and yet something we can all relate to. We are creating a new way of showing the problems we pose on nature and giving our ideas on how to solve it. As we go through … [Read more…]
‘Artists’ efforts help shape the terms by which society adapts to such transformations and their consequences.’ Richard Heinberg. Art has the power to translate any experience into words, images, dance and music that could make everyone understand. Many organisations are in a unique position to challenge, inform and engage audiences in conversations about the environment; … [Read more…]
‘Art has the power to catalyze powerful movements.’ Lindsy Halleckson As we move closer to effects of climate change and environmental degradation, meaningful art can and must express the turmoil we encounter and help us process it intellectually and emotionally. ‘As climate changes we need the arts more than ever.’ Richard Heinberg Artists have the … [Read more…]
Call for submissions Every story and study of man’s presence on the earth has him coming last. The holy books say he was created last, science and evolution also show that the earth and animals have been here longer than man. Yet we, the homo sapien have managed to destroy and continually drive other creatures … [Read more…]
‘I pledge allegiance to the earth of our beloved solar system, and to all her creatures for here they dwell. One planet united by harmony with universal love and compassion for all.’ It’s time we break these chains we are planting for our children children’s future. It is time we let the answers we have, … [Read more…]