Deborah Fell

Courage: Thank You Greta Thunberg

35h x 41w inches

2020

Artist Statement

Greta Thunberg, a Swedish environmental activist on climate change, is an unlikely teenager who focuses on environmental injustices. Greta was named the Time 2019 Person of the Year. Accomplishments include addressing the United Nations, along with inspiring 4 million to join the first climate strike on September 20, 2019. “Climate strike” was the Collins Dictionary 2019 Word of the Year. “Oceans will rise. Cities will flood. Millions of people will suffer.” Greta is wise beyond her years. She is watching the world and calling for transformative changes. Science supports her message. Are we listening?

Materials

Digital photo transfer, repurposed clothing, scraps and remnants, pearl cotton thread

Techniques

Layered cloth construction, machine and hand-stitching