IGNITE!: THE ART OF SUSTAINABILITY

March 21 through May 17, 2015

A dynamic exploration of California’s ecological issues by leading contemporary artists from six regions throughout the state, this exhibit examined natural and human forces that have shaped California’s current landscape. Artists included: Kim Abeles, Charles Bello, Robert Dawson, Sant Khalsa, Judith Lowry, Linda MacDonald, Ann Savageau, Kim Stringfellow, Penelope Gottlieb, Newton Harrison & Helen Mayer Harrison, Gyongy Laky, Luke Matjas, and Daniel McCormick. Ignite! was a traveling exhibition from Exhibit Envoy, in conjunction with the California Association of Museums’ Green Museums Initiative and funded by The James Irvine Foundation. Support for its Ukiah venue was provided by the Sun House Guild.

Penelope Gottlieb, Cirsium vulgare,Courtesy of the Artist

Penelope Gottlieb, Cirsium vulgare,
Courtesy of the Artist

IGNITE! The Art of Sustainability,in the Main Gallery

IGNITE! The Art of Sustainability,
in the Main Gallery