Eco Ephemeral approaches environmental concerns through an art historical perspective by considering works of art by Dr. Thomas Ferrella, M.D. and artists’ books from Special Collections at UW-Milwaukee Libraries. The exhibition evades conventional boundaries of galleries in order to present artists’ books in their intended manner and to display Ferrella’s outdoor installations in context with UWM’s award-winning sustainability initiatives. The results exemplify how we shape earth and in turn how our actions upon earth impact us, emphasizing human interdependence on fragile ecosystems. Ferrella’s artworks and medical expertise in combination with the content in the artists’ books and UWM sustainability initiatives argue for a holistic approach to environmentalism that is yet to be embraced by much of the world’s human population.

Opening Celebrations on Friday, September 16
4pm Walking Tour and Gallery Talk by graduate student Pamela Caserta Hugdahl –Meet at the Grind in Golda Meir Library
5-6pm Opening Reception – Special Collections, 4th Floor of Golda Meir Library