The Green Artists League (GAL) develops and participates in a variety of eco-conscious projects, including installations, performances, murals, “savage rituals,” etc. more —>
Recent Projects
“Coal War” GAL has made exposing the “dirty truth” about coal as a “clean” energy source one of its top priorities. As our society’s wants and needs grow, the pressures being put on our natural resources are overwhelming. The environmental diversity of our flora and fauna is collapsing around the world under this strain. more —>
“Green Haiku” GAL created several temporary installations of site-inspired “Green Haiku” along the Newburyport waterfront. The installation site at an urban park and river boardwalk, brings into focus how the natural environment is “developed” and tamed for human consumption. Pedestrians discovering these “Green Haiku” were given the opportunity to reflect on their experience and influence on Nature.
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“Savage Rituals” This roaming interventionist performance, addressed Americans’ ambivalent, veiled as romanticized, relationship to Nature. Our “friendly” polar bear offered gifts of cards to people on the street and in commercial establishments. These cards were inscribed with one of twenty-six “Savage Rituals”. These rituals, when performed, would press for a more intimate relationship with Nature and were often humorous and always challenging. more —>
“Metamorphosis: Hungry Ghost” Inspired by Kafka’s short story, Metamorphosis and Buddhist Cosmology, GAL’s roaming intervention, “Metamorphosis: Hungry Ghost” is a cautionary tale of excessive consumption. more —>
“Air Your Dirty Laundry” “The Truth will set you free”. Tapping into people’s guilt and denial of poor environmental behavior, GAL offered the public to “come clean” by giving public “eco-confessions” and airing their dirty laundry. more —>
“New Eden Collaborative of First Parish Church” GAL collaborates with church, CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), organic community garden, and food pantry garden members, in an experiment to build sustainable community. In the New Eden Collaborative, GAL acts as a catalyst for dialogue and engagement in creating a sustainable future. more —>