Lay of the Land focuses on the vital role land and terrain play in the biodiversity of an ecosystem. It approaches the landscape of the natural world as a platform to document the current environmental crises facing us, nationally and internationally.

Our environment and the world are in constant flux with climate change, pollution, and natural disasters. Throughout the 20th and 21st century, the calls to action for land and wildlife preservation and ultimately sustainability have altered our landscapes.

How do we accurately depict cityscapes or urban landscapes with the growth of trash heaps in major cities? Do artists ignore the oil tanks on the horizon of the ocean when painting? Are warning and information signs from nature preserves or botanical gardens in artist’s drawings of birds or plants?

Qualified Artwork:
Artists are encouraged to discuss issues of sustainability, climate, beauty of the natural world, ecological disasters, environmental preservation, and pollution.