ARTIST STATEMENT
My work addresses the fragility of those places that we consider sacred and pristine. This work has led me to do residencies in Ireland, Banff, and Iceland, to work on pieces that address the human impact on the most remote and exquisite of environments. Climate change, industry, tourism and pollution have threatened places once considered wild and remote.
The newest series is based on the National Parks, and Tribal Parks, presenting the beauty of the natural environment in various iconic landscapes. These works are meant to remind us of our responsibility as global citizens to care for our planet and our sacred spaces.
For many years, my work has addressed the fragility of nature, and reflected my vast love for nature. It is only with strong attention to our human impact that we can reverse what are dangerous trends; we must take action now before it is too late.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Beth Shadur is an artist whose work has been shown in solo and group shows in museums and galleries in the United States and abroad, including at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Cultural Center, the Hudson River Museum of Art and the Dubuque Museum of Art. She has created over 150 murals both as commissions and community participatory projects since 1973. Her work is published in 20th c Watercolors, by Christopher Finch, and appears in many other books, publications and catalogues. She taught at the university level for many years, and was the Gallery Director at Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, IL for 12 years. She serves on the Board for the Watercolor USA Honor Society and is a member of Space 900 Artists Collective in Evanston, IL.
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