My newest print is a 500 run four-color piece I am doing to raise money for RockTheEarth.org. The image is supposed to harken back to inspirational posters from the seventies ("Hang in there, baby"), but with a darker tone. With half the oil resources of the earth already burned, what will we do with all those barrels we can no longer fill?
Rock The Earth is a not-for-profit organization which informs concert-goers about environmental problems and solutions. "Rock the Earth works closely with the music industry and its fans, many of whom are concerned with the fate of our public lands, air and water. We act as advocates to ensure the existence of a sustainable and healthy environment for all."
I spoke with one of Rock the Earth's founders, Marc Ross. He describes the four year old non-profit organization as, "a Sierra Club for the rock industry." Rock the Earth strives to connect with audiences of between 1.2 and 2 million concert attendees a year, and teams up with a wide variety of musicians to spread the word of environmental awareness.
One recent issue Rock The Earth has been involved with is an expansion of a uranium mine near Crawford, Nebraska. Based on information on the Rock the Earth website, the mine's expansion by owner/operator Cameco impacts the water and threatens the health of local residents. The people affected included members of the Ogala and Lakota Sioux Tribes. The decision to expand the mine was decided without the participation of the local people. Funds garnered by Rock The Earth helped the local Native Americans to petition the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for their place at the meetings about the mine expansion. On April 29, 2008, the NRC agreed with the local area residents to be participants in the meetings between the NRC and Cameco. Although this is a small step and by no means stops companies like Cameco, the Native American tribes have created a first line of defense against the leaching of yellow cake uranium into our greater environment. More information about this story is here.
Bob Frankel connected me with Rock the Earth; I first met Bob when he worked at Living Tree Paper Company, and now he is active in the organization's fund raising efforts. He is a poster enthusiast and he has always been very encouraging about my work. Thanks, Bob, for introducing me to this opportunity and this organization; I am proud to contribute to the effort.
Live action! Below is a video of me printing the poster on my Washington iron hand press, circa. 1890's. Thanks for supporting my artwork, and this worthy cause!
Rock The Earth is a not-for-profit organization which informs concert-goers about environmental problems and solutions. "Rock the Earth works closely with the music industry and its fans, many of whom are concerned with the fate of our public lands, air and water. We act as advocates to ensure the existence of a sustainable and healthy environment for all."
I spoke with one of Rock the Earth's founders, Marc Ross. He describes the four year old non-profit organization as, "a Sierra Club for the rock industry." Rock the Earth strives to connect with audiences of between 1.2 and 2 million concert attendees a year, and teams up with a wide variety of musicians to spread the word of environmental awareness.
One recent issue Rock The Earth has been involved with is an expansion of a uranium mine near Crawford, Nebraska. Based on information on the Rock the Earth website, the mine's expansion by owner/operator Cameco impacts the water and threatens the health of local residents. The people affected included members of the Ogala and Lakota Sioux Tribes. The decision to expand the mine was decided without the participation of the local people. Funds garnered by Rock The Earth helped the local Native Americans to petition the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for their place at the meetings about the mine expansion. On April 29, 2008, the NRC agreed with the local area residents to be participants in the meetings between the NRC and Cameco. Although this is a small step and by no means stops companies like Cameco, the Native American tribes have created a first line of defense against the leaching of yellow cake uranium into our greater environment. More information about this story is here.
Bob Frankel connected me with Rock the Earth; I first met Bob when he worked at Living Tree Paper Company, and now he is active in the organization's fund raising efforts. He is a poster enthusiast and he has always been very encouraging about my work. Thanks, Bob, for introducing me to this opportunity and this organization; I am proud to contribute to the effort.
Live action! Below is a video of me printing the poster on my Washington iron hand press, circa. 1890's. Thanks for supporting my artwork, and this worthy cause!
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Well written article.
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