Radical Naturalism Radical Naturalism examines, through a visual exploration, the intersection of the mind of man and the natural order Visit radicalnaturalism.com |
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Feast of FlowersJim Draper’s Feast of Flowers is a multi-disciplinary project that critically investigates new ways of understanding Florida’s history, environmental aesthetics and the human place within the natural order. It is comprised of a collection of original paintings along with a digital anthology of collected works that seek to explain Florida’s enigmatic environmental and social landscape. Essential in offering a unique perspective to the 500th anniversary of the naming of Florida, the curated document features responses from voices of various disciplines and serves as a cultural critique of our state, while Draper’s paintings explain a personal relationship with the unique Floridan ecosystem.
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“Juan Ponce de León is referenced in the collection as an archetype and is treated more as a concept than an individual; he’s certainly not celebrated as a hero. I think that he represents that part of our psyche that we hope we can overcome: the individual as possessor. I want to show an alternative path through which we can learn to live as an active participant within the natural order. So another way to look at this project would be Ponce vs. the Butterfly.”
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"Poor nutrition crosses economic lines and leads to health problems caused by eating too little, eating too much, or having an unbalanced diet that lacks essential nutrients for a healthy life. "We Are What We Eat” was presented to highlight the global necessity for food and agriculture practices that are adequate, secure, and safe."
These limited edition images were featured the exhibition "We Are What We Eat" at the UN in New York City. The exhibition occurred 28 April – 18 July 2016 and was curated by Jack Brewer, Ambassador for Peace & Sport for the U.S. Federation for Middle East Peace, in collaboration with independent curator Aaron Garvey.
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