Set in 2035, COOL: How We Did It features a diverse range of artworks reflecting on how local communities collaborated to fast track the transition to socially and ecologically regenerative systems based on respect and reciprocity - into the Symbiocene.
Through an evolving, science and social research driven project by climate justice organisation, CLIMARTE, the exhibition showcases creative blueprints and roadmaps for community-focused economies, anchored by First Nations 'Caring for Country' principles.
Against the backdrop of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference, COP31, COOL is a timely conversation of how local communities already have capacities to realise the zero-emissions energy transition that is a key solution to effectively address the climate emergency.
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Participating artists: Daniella Conser, Lichen Kelp, Grace Lipson, Climate Guardians+Julian Meehan, Bridget Nicholson, Ata Tara and Giselle Wilkinson.
Artist bio
CLIMARTE is a DGR registered not-for-profit organisation that produces socially engaged, climate justice focused cultural experiences. Established in 2010, CLIMARTE has worked with artists, independent organisations, community leaders, scientists and academics to advocate for immediate, effective and creative policy action to restore a climate capable of sustaining all life.
CLIMARTE's stated mission is: to increase the amount of climate focused and public facing art with which to inform, engage and inspire communities to demand evidence-based climate action; raising awareness about the causes as well as the readily available solutions for the climate crisis while elevating the role of arts and creative workers as powerful change makers in society.