Sea Level Rise

on the Hayward Shoreline

by Winda I. Shimizu

 

Hayward Arts Council and Hayward Public Library are inviting you to a free public artist talk with Jennifer Koney titled "Art as a Doorway for Climate Activism"  on Saturday, December 3 at 1pm at the Hayward Public Library. Koney's talk is in conjunction with her exhibition 55” - Images of Sea Level Rise on the Hayward Shoreline.

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Inspired by sea level rise research in which she participated, Jennifer created a series of seven door-sized paintings of glaciers and icebergs depicting the possible impacts of sea level rise locally. Using a resist and pour painting process that she developed, each painting has a 55” horizon line that marks and makes physical the anticipated levels of sea level rise for the San Francisco Bay Area.

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On January 14 1pm at the Hayward Public Library, Koney will conduct a free "Hayward Climate Action: A Discussion" with speakers Erik Pearson, Environmental Services Manager, Public Works & Utilities Department, City of Hayward and Amos White, Founder and Chief Planting Officer, 100K Trees for Humanity.

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Jennifer continues to use her art as a tool for increasing environmental awareness and is a climate activist with 350 Bay Area Action advocating for strong climate action legislation in California and working with community members to plant more trees in Hayward as a direct climate action. Currently she teaches “Hike, Sketch and Watercolor” workshops for Hayward Area Recreation and Park District using sketching as a tool to deepen both the memory and a sense of place.

 

You're welcome to join both important presentations and visit Koney's exhibition 55” - Images of Sea Level Rise on the Hayward Shoreline on view until January 26.

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To learn more about Koney's climate activism and the events coming up, visit www.hawardartscouncil.org. 

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Winda I. Shimizu is Hayward Arts Council Executive Director.

Winda I. Shimizu 

Executive Director | Hayward Arts Council

2018 Alameda County Women Hall of Fame 

HUSD Visual & Performing Arts Plan (VAPA) Community Partner I Hayward Arts Now Leader

Commissioner I Member Alameda County Arts Commission

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