Art4You takes creative pledge for planet with eco-conscious event

Art4You Gallery presented (June 6), a sustainability-driven event honouring World Environment Day 2025 (June 5) titled Save Our Environment - A Visual Exploration of Humanity's Connection with Nature.

- Muhammad Yusuf, Features Writer

Taking place at Mehromah Art House, the gathering of creatives aimed to unite artistic expression with ecological consciousness. The event was held under the curatorial direction of Jesno Jackson, supported by Rengi Cherian. “It is a statement, a call to action, and a celebration of the Earth through the eyes and hands of artists,” they said. “With a strong focus on sustainable materials, eco-friendly practices, and community collaboration, we aim to bridge the gap between creativity and conservation.”

An innovative highlight was the Eco-Friendly Live Art segment, where artists painted on custom-designed, cactus-shaped, wooden panels. The boards were symbolic representations of the UAE's resilient desert ecosystem, where life thrives against odds. “The cactus, a hardy and resourceful plant, mirrors the strength of Nature and stands as a metaphor for sustainability and adaptation,” said Jesno. “Artists are being encouraged to interpret its symbolism by drawing inspiration from renowned and legendary nature-centric painters like Georgia O'Keeffe, Paul Cezanne, Claude Monet, George Seurat, Thomas Cole, Gustave Klimt, Henri Rousseau, Winslow Homer and Vincent van Gogh, while using non-toxic, earth-friendly art supplies and wooden materials.”