Episode 31 - Deborah Mitchell

 

Deborah Mitchell is a conservation artist. I met Deborah years ago when she took members of Fountainhead Arts on a hike through the muddy waters of the Everglades. It was an exhilarating experience.  Her interview on Art Lovers Forum is exactly that. She is going to take you away from your daily busy life, which is probably indoors, and tell you what’s happening on the outside. 

 

Deborah recently made a trip to Venice for a project called Waterscapes. I think you should watch the video first which documents her ARTSail Waterscapes Residency. The project uses art to deepen the understanding of climate changes which impacts The Venice Lagoon and Florida Wetlands. The Everglades in South Florida and the Lagoon in Venice are critical estuaries that provide essential services such as water purification and habitat for diverse species. Their preservation is vital for maintaining ecological balance, environmental health, and economic stability in their regions.

 

Here the video - https://youtu.be/jDnPZDQA58Y

 

Deborah resides in Miami Beach. Her passion for environmental exploration is deeply rooted in her certification as a Master Naturalist from the esteemed University of Florida. This educational background ignites her unquenchable thirst for knowledge and understanding of the natural world. Through immersive fieldwork experiences, Deborah gathers invaluable observations that serve as the catalyst for her creative process. Transitioning from photography, her primary medium, she skillfully transforms her captured moments into captivating collages, employing elements such as paint, fabric, and installations. The culmination of her experience-based approach breathes life into her evocative artistic creations. 

 

Visit her website to learn more - http://www.debmitchellart.com

 

Here are links that can help you increase awareness, both locally and beyond.

 

artsail

Institute of Marine Science (Venice, IT)

Archbold Biological Station

Friends of the Everglades

Big Cypress National Preserve

Fountainhead

Deborah Mitchell

Everglades NP

AERIE

inaturalist