Disappearing Frogs Project

Created by Charlotte, NC-based artist Terry Thirion in 2013, the Disappearing Frogs Project (DFP) seeks to "bring synergy between artists and scientists to the public, communicating the unprecedented global amphibian decline and potential effects of species extinction." (7) Through "multi-sensory, multi-day events," artists and scientists have come together to create art and deliver facts about why "amphibians are critical to the health of our planet and ultimately the health of human kind." (8)

The artworks included on this page indicate how artists have engaged with different aspects of the relationship between frogs, humans, and the nature through several different mediums. In these depictions of frogs, there is clear continuity of theme and meaning with the serigraph prints in this exhibition.

The following information, images, and quotes come from the Disappearing Frogs Project website. (7)

In February 2014, the Disappearing Frogs Project "came to life" in a thirty-day multimedia art installation at the Charlotte Art League in Charlotte, North Carolina. Over 100 artists contributed 200+ paintings, sculptures, and photos, and the month-long event also included "a 25' wall of unique frog art, another 100+ pieces of children's art, scientific discussions led by environmental experts from around the country, and an original puppet show starring a cast of frogs artfully raising environmental issues."

In 2015, the Disappearing Frogs Project, like the OSFRT, partnered with the Amphibian Survival Alliance: "the world's largest partnership for amphibian conservation."

Today, the project continues to "raise awareness of global amphibian declines, inspire people to take personal action to protect these incredible species, while also providing a unique opportunity for artists to support amphibian conservation, education and research."