Climate Road Show | Future Scenarios
Opening: Thursday June 18th. 6-9pm
June 18 - 27
BASH Creations
65 - 71 Scrutton Street
London
EC2A 4PJ

With the help of over a dozen artists, EcoLabs is exploring future scenarios in the context of climate change. The Climate Road Show uses the visualizing powers of artists to display possible futures. Three bodies of work show various futures as predicted through three lenses: of science, of economics and of permaculture.

Six Degrees illustrates Mark Lynas’ book of the same title based on evidence compiled from hundreds of peer-reviewed scientific papers on projected changes with each degree of climate warming.

Steady State is a graphic representation of eco-economist Herman Daly’s work on a sustainable economic system.

Finally, Scenarios describes four potential future scenarios based on permaculture founder David Holmgren’s work on the impact of climate change and peak oil.

Of course the real future will not be neatly defined by any one theory but will be a complex mixture of many driving forces. Nevertheless, these visions of future challenges could inform decisions we make today. The planet is experiencing a climate crisis of catastrophic proportions. The gravity, scope and depth of the problem demand the greatest collective effort and co-operation.  None of us can succeed alone in addressing the root causes of the problem; but collectively, we have a window of an opportunity to act.

Artists/Illustrators:
Airside
Jody Barton
Rod Hunt
Leona Clark
Kate Evans
Jamie Slimmon
Angela Morelli
& more to come.

Graphic Design
Si Yeun Kim

Art Direction:
Jody Boehnert

www.eco-labs.org

EcoLabs is a non-profit network for designers & artists addressing environmental issues with their work. EcoLabs aims to nurture whole systems thinking and create an alternative cultural vision that will drive transformational change to meet the goals of a fully sustainable society.