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Opening Reception for PS1's "Earth Art" Exhibition at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

PS1 students celebrate Earth Day by unveiling their Earth Art Exhibition at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, with a reception with the 8- to 10-year-old artists. 

To develop the 23 works on display, the children followed in the footsteps of British artist/naturalist Andy Goldsworthy and created sculptures from found objects in nature, such as leaves, grasses, stones and branches, which were then photographed. Some of the materials featured in the students’ works also included non-native plants and flowers that they had been removing to support the restoration efforts at the Ballona Wetlands.

The photographs capturing their transient creations were taken by Ventura-based photography artist Audra Arbas, a self-described “visual translator” who uses her work as a contribution to both art and education.

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Each photograph in the exhibition is accompanied by poetry inspired by the students’ experiences emulating Goldsworthy’s artistic approach.

The Earth Art exhibition is on view through May 20.

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