climate art inspired by rewilding and restoring ecosystems

i started this print series to feature ecosystems that, if restored and decolonized, can help fight the climate crisis. the first in the series explores kelp forests IN the pacific northwest. kelp forests are amazing! they are historically, economically, socially, and environmentally critical in so many ways. they provide food, shelter, nursery areas, and habitat for hundreds of marine species, while CONTINUING TO support indigenous culture and coastal communities. AS THE WORLD LOOKS FOR WAYS TO CAPTURE CARBON, KELP FORESTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO SEQUESTER MILLIONS OF TONneS OF CARBON DIOXIDE, NATURALLY.

i ALSO wanted to feature the giant pacific octopus in this print. our food systems and our relationship with animals we share the planet with has to change. in parts of the world, companies have NOW started to farm octopuses. Not only are these animals sentient beings, they are also one of the most complex, intelligent animals on the planet. they are solitary creatures and they deserve to be treated as such. not penned and farmed in large numbers. so, HERE i HAVE made these octopuses the farmers. KELP FARMERS!

my hope is that through art, i can contribute to positive change and help advocate for the solutions that nature has already provided. STARTING WITH KELP. fuck colonization.

this first print is for purchase and can be found at the link in my 'shop’. stay tuned for the next one.

-germsch