Environmental Graphiti

The Climate in Arts and History project is a web-based educational resource that was developed to promote climate literacy in disciplines beyond the natural and environmental sciences and to help people understand how climate intersects with every facet of human life. The site highlights the impact of climate on society and culture through topical entries on the themes of History, Art, Literature, Languages, and Music, and is intended for use by both K-12 students and teachers and general audiences around the world. In consultation with experts, Smith College undergraduate students from across the disciplines have been working to develop website entries, drawing from recent publications, performances, and other works.   

One example includes the work in this exhibition: Environmental Graphiti - The Art of Climate Change by artist Alisa Singer. A self-taught artist, Singer’s work has been extensively exhibited in the US and internationally, and pieces have been commissioned for the covers of three IPCC (the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) reports. Singer’s work is featured in the Art section of the Climate in Arts and History website, and selected prints are on display here, together with information about the climate science data and other facts that inspired the pieces. 

The exhibit is made possible through generous support from the Smith College Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability (CEEDS), the department of geosciences, and with help from SOFA.