Earth Awareness Paintings

Art Exhibit of works by 8th grade Deer Isle Stonington Students was on display June 18-19 and 25-26, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Reversing Falls Sanctuary.

The theme of the artwork is awakening to a world of climate instability.

Twenty-three paintings created by 8th grade Deer Isle Stonington Students and two sculptures will be on display. In preparation for their paintings, students researched climate information, chose a particular aspect of the issue, and wrote a personal response (which will be displayed).

Whether the final climate topic is loss of biodiversity, CO2 reduction, reducing pollution, extinction, etc., the paintings reflect the students' hope, anger and humor as they plead for us to wake up and take action for our Earth.

The artwork was created with great care under the tutelage of Cynthia Pease, DIS Art Teacher. Ms. Pease and several student/artists will discuss the project at the opening at 1:30 PM on June 18th. Note cards of the paintings will be available for sale.

The frames for the paintings have been fabricated from water bottles with the assistance of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts.

Sponsored by Climate Action Net, these paintings can be viewed in person at Reversing Falls Sanctuary where masks and distancing are recommended. The Sanctuary is located at 818 Bagaduce Road in Brooksville.