About autumn + wildness is necessary

We are all animals 
We are all artists
​We are nature

about autumn

​The creation and transmission of a narrative is integral to Autumn's work as an artist, naturalist and storyteller; the best kind of "going viral."  
Using inspirations from nature, animal documentaries and scientific studies, their own search for identity and community, and processes including botanical and traditional printmaking, collagraph, cyanotype, pen and ink, non-traditional watercolor techniques, found object art, journaling, narrative and poetry, they create two and three dimensional art and installation, as well as programming and performances.
Past artist residencies and collaborations include the NYC Audubon Society, the Santa Fe Art Institute, Art Monastery Italia (Italy), NOoSphere Arts, Rohi's Readery, ecoAmerica, Resource Depot, Wild Bird Fund, American Littoral Society, and more.  
It is Autumn's wildest hope that the narratives they create bring viewers and participants closer to an understanding that humans are of nature and not separate from it; dismantling the idea of the scala naturae, and planting our feet firmly on the Earth beside our non-human brethren.

And maybe creating a little magic and silliness 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! 
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PROFESSOR SCREECH
OFFICIAL EXPERT
(They/Them)

A warm welcome to our newest Wildness is Necessary friend, Professor Screech.  The are double extra qualified, holding both a CR-V in Expertology AND an NCIS in Expertism.
How much more expert can you be? None. None more expert.

Would you like to meet Professor Screech?  The Prof can come to you, virtually or in person.  And they are happy to work with you to create a special experience for your venue. 
Contact them!
 AUTUMN KIOTI 2021 EXHIBITONS
TAKING FLIGHT
STUDIO 18 IN THE PINES, PEMBROKE PINES, FL
VIRTUAL EXHIBITION, JUNE - JULY 2021
EXPRESS YOURSELF
ARTS WAREHOUSE, DELRAY BEACH, FL
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, MAY 7- JUNE 12 2021
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FLIGHT PATTERNS [works in progress]
DAGGERWING NATURE CENTER GALLERY, BOCA RATON, FL
JANUARY 1-31 2021