through her work, instead of forcing them
apart by revealing their differences.
“I think real changes will take place through
education,” Robson explained, delving into her
reason for designing the educational course,
“Sculpture + Intercepting the Waste Stream”.
According to Robson, the college course guides
students in their discovery of waste conversion
to art, allowing “creative stewardship to emerge
with generations of young people who will do
a far better job at protecting our environment
than their predecessors.”
While Robson admitted to feeling
“disheartened” and “powerless” in the face of
monumental waste and the incessant damage
we inflict on our planet, she believes that pairing
art and science within the realm of education
will inspire “effective agents for change.”
The world of diverse creative expression
has the power to take root in human
impressions, regardless of whether or
not the artwork is intentionally politically
charged. By simply suggesting the concept
of reusability and mindful consumption, the
visually communicative medium can host
a platform for discussion, which is the first
step in progress.
“We need to refresh our collective
memories on how to behave as a species,”
concluded Robson, “without adversely
affecting our environment.”
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