LISA WALKER   (TX)

Wanted: Cleaner Air,  encaustic mixed media, 8 x 12 inches  

ARTIST STATEMENT:

Welcome to Texas, where crude oil production is the largest in the United States. Oil is extracted from wells that also produce less lucrative natural gas. To be rid of the gas, producers can vent it or flare it. Venting releases methane gas into the atmosphere, whereas flaring burns it off, leaving carbon dioxide still. Both processes harm the environment and the health of all living creatures. The lesser of two evils is depicted. Gas emissions must be better regulated to decrease toxic atmospheric changes. We can try harder to make changes for clean air.

Artist’s note: I know carbon dioxide is colorless, which makes it even more treacherous. For dramatic effect in this painting, it is not portrayed as clear.

The image below offers a view of Wanted: Cleaner Air in situ to help visualize how this piece would look in a home setting.

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