Ice Station Quellette at HOUSE OF ETERNAL RETURN
AN EVOLVING STORY OF SCIENCE & WONDER for children of all ages
Ten years ago, the climate crisis seemed like a desperate call for all hands: ON DECK!
I created the Ice Station Quellette world to convey a message of hope against the barrage of doom and gloom.
ISQ shows a future where we cast our petty conflicts aside to save us from ourselves, to treasure our beautiful planet and the fascinating flora and fauna that share it.
This is not fiction. It’s a possibility worth our best efforts.
I am constantly inspired by the lively educational exhibits at aquariums, museums, and alternative spaces, and the individuals and institutions working tirelessly to predict calamities, issue warnings and mitigate suffering. Also, the good people all over the globe who show us how to live in harmony with nature.
ISQ’s three installations featured original paintings, digital art, photography, sculpture, and historical polar ephemera.
I brought a science degree in natural resources from Berkeley and decades as a career creative in entertainment in NY, LA, and San Francisco. These were my first solo shows as an artist.
Presented as an adventure in a multi-faceted universe, ISQ’s story features a cast of charismatic characters around the angelic Space Owls. The silent defenders of the Earth, their odd, sentient presence inspire joy and intrigue and ignite an emotional response I could have only hoped to create.
I put my heart and soul into this work. The reaction from visitors validated my belief in it.
ISQ’s message is infinitely more urgent today.
Thank you wyattwizard, I did too.
You don’t really know someone until you’ve sued them.
Noting my 2020 complaint did not contain a financial demand (of one million dollars, as falsely reported), I took a four-year beating to reclaim the soul of my creation.
I also received a thorough tutorial in the disconnect between strategic branding and corporate reality. Also, why civil court is the preferred venue for the wealthy and powerful to legitimize their misconduct.
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THANK YOU: Katherine Lee, Yon Hudson, Tuscany Wenger, Caity Kennedy, Chris Hilson, Cris Brodsky, Jake Snider, Chris Clavio, Kate Russell Photography, Ann Jag, and of course, all the artists, volunteers and staff who provided so much support!
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