The Glaciogenic Art series by Jill Pelto is an artistic interpretation of scientific research and climate data rendered into illustrative drawings. The images depict scenes of climate change with the landscapes and the animals it effects occurring while simultaneously referencing the data found in graphs on the topic.
Pelto's illustrations are made using a mixture of mediums, focusing on acrylics and watercolor. The drawings depict many endangered species such as wolves and fish as well as iconic landmarks that are being threatened due to the shifts in temperature, such as Antartica Dry Valleys. The graphics depicting the climate change data are incorporated directly into the illustrations in the backgrounds and landscapes. While blending into the overall artwork, the graphs are still recognizable as depicting the detrimental fluctuation in temperature.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Climate Data Visualization
- Opportunity for artists and scientists to collaborate in visually communicating climate change data through artistic representation.
- Environmental Awareness Art
- Chance for artists to raise awareness about endangered species and threatened landmarks through their artwork.
- Data Integration in Art
- Emerging trend in incorporating scientific data and graphs into artistic illustrations to create impactful visualizations of climate change.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists to explore the intersection of art and science in creating climate change-inspired illustrations.
- Environmental Conservation
- Need for organizations and initiatives to leverage art as a means to promote environmental awareness and conservation.
- Scientific Research
- Chance for scientists to collaborate with artists in effectively communicating their research findings through visual representations.
