Lynnhaven - A Collective Art Project

 

This work was conceived as a mixed media piece to be created from photos and drawings of oysters submitted by anyone who wished to participate. The goal of the piece was to promote conversation around local ecological preservation and restoration efforts and the interdependence of the coastal economy and ecosystems. The focus was on the Chesapeake Bay, particularly the Lynnhaven River area, where oyster populations had been decimated to 1% of their original numbers. Restoring the oyster population has been an important part of efforts by organizations such as Lynnhaven River Now and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to clean and protect the Bay as a priceless natural resource. 

 

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Thank you to everyone who submitted art work! The final piece, titled "Lynnhaven" (below) was displayed at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts and was selected for the group exhibition, Virginia Artists 2017, at the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. It is currently on display at 1701 Coworking in Virginia Beach. Click for more info...