Chantal Westby

Lives and works in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Artist statement

*Chantal Westby is a French-American visual artist born in northern France. Her artistic approach is in perfect harmony with the story of her life and that of her entourage which have led to affinities with tangible creative themes such as global warming, space conquest and the resulting pollution, as well as mystical themes such as the journey of souls or the origin of life, which invite us to question much wider issues. ****''Silence, it's up to us''. is an immersive installation, another way of approaching my most recent art as a powerful visual language to express the damage and harm we are causing to our planet. For years I have dedicated my art to awaken, evoke, stimulate, surprise and sometimes educate, trying to find new ways to share my call to action They evoke nature, the beauty and the energy of the universe but also the excesses of humanity and its harmful consequences Re-imagining freedom from our current circumstances related to climate change. Wishing to maintain a habitable Earth for everyone. Every day that passes without acting condemns us a little more. I work tirelessly to convince you that inaction is becoming more costly than action. I see the world as an interconnected and holistic habitat. In the same way, my imaginary gardens are referencing our daily reality and at the same time looking into the distant future. The current climate crisis in my art is not a eulogy - it is a call to action with trust in our humanity and its ingenuity to adapt and...

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