LINDA DEMPSEY (MA)

Butterflies and Flames, encaustic on cradled wood panel, 12 x 12 inches

ARTIST STATEMENT:

Monarchs are important pollinators for our planet’s food production.

Climate change affects the increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as drought, severe storms, and extremes hot-cold temperatures. When coupled with the loss of breeding and hibernation habitat and the use of toxic agrochemicals, the future of the Monarch Butterfly is dim.

Conservation efforts should include restoring and increasing the extent of Monarch habitat with appropriate milkweed species and nectar sources. The public can contribute to this effort by planting backyard habitats and significantly reducing or eliminating the use of herbicides and pesticides.

The image below offers a view of Butterflies and Flames in situ to help to visualize this piece in a home setting.

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