Painting

These Paintings Turn Climate Data Into Art

Climate data is usually seen in pixels, spreadsheets and maps. But watercolor paintings? Not so much. That’s what makes a growing series of paintings by Maine-based artist Jill Pelto so striking. They combine haunting imagery from the natural world with hard data showing the impact climate change is having.

http://www.climatecentral.org/news/these-paintings-turn-climate-data-into-art-19986

Mary Iverson Makes Climate Change Paintings that are Actually Cool

Iverson's paintings are commentary on climate change, sure, but said commentary is delivered through more of a soft murmur than a belligerent yell. Iverson, a Seattle-based painter and public artist, started addressing environmental issues and climate change in her work in 2009, and has since created many pieces that are compelling without going over the top.

http://grist.org/living/mary-iverson-makes-climate-change-paintings-that-are-actually-cool/