GEMS Working Group
Creativity is integral to organizing for climate justice. Coherent visual images that amplify our message, whether we’re on the streets or on the internet , is critical. We always look to maximize opportunities for creativity, including music, theater and visual art in whatever we do
WHO WE ARE: GEMS is an art working group. We are activists in a variety of directions who come together sharing an interest in creating visual symbols that will bring attention to the messages of environmental healing that 1000 Grandmothers seeks to communicate in marches, rallies, and other actions. WHAT WE DO:
The GEMS collaborated in producing the giant Grandma puppet and have participated in making banners, parasols, street art, posters and web art, etc. This group supports the unique creativity of each member by honoring the collaborative process and truly listening to each other. JOIN with us as we create visual art to communicate our messages. To learn more about or join the GEMS Working Group, click here Painting parasols for Solano Stroll
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GEMS puppet & banners at Chevron demo during Sept. 2019 week of action
GEMS creatively planning together
GEMS making new silk screened signs
RESOURCES: 1000 Grandmothers has made banners, hundreds of signs, a beautiful puppet, posters, digital art, and more will come. We want to give a shout out to David Solnit, Arts Organizer-extraordinaire for his inspiration and support of the 1000 Grandmothers arts/activism. We extend our gratitude for his having increased organizers/artists/ capacity to find enjoyable, expressive ways to amplify our messages, around the world. Learn more about David Solnit |