Exploring the Connection Between Art and the Environment: Oenone Hammersley’s Oceans of Plastic
Oceans of Plastic Awareness Day is right around the corner, taking place on November 22nd, 2023. This global campaign serves as a call to action to raise awareness, inspire change, and promote sustainable solutions to combat plastic waste in our oceans. And one artist who is passionately advocating for this cause is Oenone Hammersley. With a career spanning over 40 years, Oenone Hammersley has been using her art to bring attention to environmental issues, particularly the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans.
Her abstract and semi-abstract paintings in oil and mixed media focus on our natural resources, namely water and trees. Through bold colors and striking compositions, Hammersley highlights the disappearing world of wilderness and urges us to appreciate and protect it. Hammersley’s latest exhibition, Art for the Earth-Water and Fire, is being showcased at Walton Fine Arts in Chelsea. Her use of cut out wooden panels and canvas adds an element of texture and depth to the paintings, which beautifully capture the fragility and raw beauty of nature.
The paintings in this collection also address the urgent issue of plastic waste in our oceans, with the juxtaposition of the stunning blue and green waters against littered beaches. In addition to her art, Hammersley draws on her training in theatre design to create visually stunning pieces that leave a lasting impact. Her use of color and light immerses viewers in a world of natural wonder and encourages them to take notice of the beauty around them. As we approach Oceans of Plastic Awareness Day, now is the perfect time to view and even purchase artwork that not only adds beauty to your home but also advocates for a crucial cause. Head over to Walton Fine Arts on Walton Street to view and support Oenone Hammersley’s thought-provoking and impactful paintings. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference and appreciate the natural resources that surround us.
