Increase Your Nature Literacy at Art From Scrap Exhibition
Glass Track Series by Michael Kresky
Nature Literacy, the first art exhibition of 2015 opens at the Art From Scrap Gallery on Friday, February 13th at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Nature Literacy features the work of naturalists and artists Michael Kresky and Ariana Rose Palmisano. Inspired by the natural world, their art depicts wildlife in beautiful, educational, and provocative ways.
Woodpecker Series by Ariana Rose Palmisano
Ariana and Mike say, “In this show we want to bring together the beauty of Art and the wondrous world of Nature that surrounds us in our daily lives. Our experience tells us that local knowledge of the natural world or “reclaiming nature literacy” may be a strong component in the foundation of literacy itself. Most of our inspiration comes from the actual experience of these creatures on their terms, in their homes, and right outside our door.”
Insect Series by Michael Kresky
The evening, part of Art From Scrap’s Grand Re-Opening Celebration includes food, music and a chance to visit the newly re-modeled Art From Scrap Store.
Range Map Series by Ariana Rose Palmisano
Don’t miss this celebration of art and nature! Join us at Art From Scrap on Friday, February 13, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and increase your nature literacy.
Josh was born and raised in Santa Barbara, where his passion and curiosity for the environment began and has continued to grow. During his undergraduate studies, Josh pursued this interest at the University of California at Santa Cruz, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies.
Melissa Dodos developed her passion for creative reuse as a mother of four and elementary educator over the past 25 years. She loves to inspire creativity by connecting people with resources and ideas.
Veronica grew up in San Diego and spent four years in San Luis Obispo studying Animal Science at Cal Poly. As an undergrad she learned lots about livestock, agriculture, and wildlife.
Stephanie began her journey as an educator over twenty years ago working as a preschool teacher in Washington state for a cooperative preschool program affiliated with Whatcom Community College. She loved observing the wonder and curiosity of the children and bringing them out into nature to explore the natural world. She continued her love for learning and got her teaching license and then her Montessori certification and worked as an elementary teacher in Tribal, Public, and Montessori schools. She collaborated to create a school garden and her students loved it so much that it became a special place where they could garden, read, explore, play, and it provided a safe sanctuary for students to calm down and reset when they were having difficult moments.
Morgan’s mermaid soul is always seeking adventure—swimming a relay across the Santa Barbara Channel and taking the first photo of a newborn orca off Anacapa Island being standout experiences close to home.
Lindsay Johnson