Sustain
Themed Portfolio Exchange organized by Heather Leier
Description
In 2015, United Nations member states adopted a plan of action that includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that aim to address global issues and work towards creating a better future for all. In depth information about each of the SDGs is available on the United Nations website here.
The 17 SDGs are as follows: (1) No Poverty, (2) Zero Hunger, (3) Good Health and Well-being, (4) Quality Education, (5) Gender Equality, (6) Clean Water and Sanitation, (7) Affordable and Clean Energy, (8) Decent Work and Economic Growth, (9) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, (10) Reduced Inequality, (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities, (12) Responsible Consumption and Production, (13) Climate Action, (14) Life Below Water, (15) Life on Land, (16) Peace Justice and Strong Institutions, (17) Partnerships to achieve the Goals.
Through this portfolio exchange, artists will create an inventive and nuanced print work that is inspired by one of the 17 SDGs. Artists may imagine what a future would look like if their goal is achieved. They may consider ways in which individuals can contribute to sustainable practices in meaningful ways. Artists may consider the inadequacies of the goal they are addressing. They should consider how gender, race, class, religion, ability, geographic location, and socioeconomic status affects how people experience the challenges addressed through the SDGs in different and complex ways. Artists will consider how the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals will require both resistance and revolution. Together, the “Sustain” portfolio will be composed of an image that represents each of the Sustainable Development Goals.
About the organizer
Heather Leier is an Assistant Professor in print-media at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. She received an MFA in Printmaking from the University of Alberta and was the recipient of the Southern Graphics Council International Graduate Fellowship in 2016. Solo exhibitions of her work have been held at Martha Street Studio, Hudgens Centre for Art and Learning, FAB Gallery, Ottawa School of Art, Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, Lake Country Public Art Gallery, and Society of Northern Alberta Print Artists.
Her research focuses on constructions of life stages, contemporary implementations of print media, installation, and social art making practices. Her work ranges from the production of printed ephemera to life- size site-specific print installations all of which draw attention to negotiations of and endurance with violence. Outside her creative and research practice, Heather enjoys taking care of her plant collection and voluntarily directing the gallery programming at Alberta Printmakers.
Participants
Wei Wang, Emily Hayes, Yilu Xing, Jonathan S. Green, Christeen Francis, Mitch Chalifoux / Madison Dewar, Johnny Plastini, Maggie Oaks, Tava Tedesco, Michael Whitehead, Jill Ho-You, Laura Bigger, Hailey Quick, Kim Hhuyn, Nurgul Rodriguez del Ojo, Susanna Harris, Brett Colley
Hours
10am-5pm Sunday
Location
Mary Ann and Jack Katzenmeyer Student Lounge
Cleveland Institute of Art ground floor
11610 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
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