About autumn + wildness is necessary
We are all animals
We are all artists
We are nature
We are all artists
We are nature
about autumn
I've always had a penchant for mythology, folktales, storytelling.
That original vision, circle 'round the fire telling tales, that communal creation and transmission of a story, is integral to my work as an artist, naturalist and Climate for Health Ambassador. The natural world is my inroad to tell these stories, to address environmental and social justice issues. I use everything from garbage scavenged from beneath the Amtrak in the Bronx to David Attenborough animal documentaries to my own search for identity and community, in the creation of two and three dimensional art and installation, as well as programming and performances. I often collaborate with organizations and/or individuals who work toward a similar goal in different ways; the NYC Audubon, Rohi's Readery, EcoAmerica, the American Littoral Society, the Wild Bird Fund, Dr. Sara Lewis, Eric Sanderson, and more. My goal is to address issues of environmental conservation and preservation, equity, identity, health, and engage with communities to demystify the work in both the art and the environmental world. And maybe create a little magic and silliness there too. |
about wildness is necessary
Wildness is Necessary is a project connecting art, nature, and environmental/social justice.
STEAM is an acronym that does a lot of heavy lifting; it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. What a great concept; combining the arts and sciences for a more wholistic and fulfilling education. Add the idea of social and environmental justice, equal liberty among all people and the creation of "cultural norms and values, rules, regulations, behaviors, policies, and decisions to support sustainability, where all people can hold with confidence that their community and natural environment is safe and productive (greenaction.org)," and you've got Wildness is Neccessary! Through a combination of STEAM and social justice programming, workshops, animal and nature encounters, and collaborations I seek to provide programming spanning age, lifestyle, and community, regardless of financial means. Together we will prove that not only can we all be artists and environmental stewards, but that we can make a difference and create a better future for every organism with which we share our tiny blue planet. Join me! |
AUTUMN KIOTI 2021 EXHIBITONS
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TAKING FLIGHT
STUDIO 18 IN THE PINES, PEMBROKE PINES, FL VIRTUAL EXHIBITION, JUNE - JULY 2021 |
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EXPESS YOURSELF
ARTS WAREHOUSE, DELRAY BEACH, FL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, MAY 7- JUNE 12 2021 |
FLIGHT PATTERNS [works in progress]
DAGGERWING NATURE CENTER GALLERY, BOCA RATON, FL
JANUARY 1-31 2021
DAGGERWING NATURE CENTER GALLERY, BOCA RATON, FL
JANUARY 1-31 2021
