Roots of Restoration - Gallery Opening & Artist Talk
Join us for the opening reception of Roots of Restoration, a thought-provoking exhibition by artist, environmentalist, and scientist Brooke Ripley.
As an artist of the Anthropocene, Ripley's work emerges from the tension between environmental responsibility and creative practice. Through her work with True Pigments, she transforms pollution into paint, utilizes native plants in environmental remediation efforts, and investigates how art can inspire awareness and hope. Roots of Restoration is the culmination of Ripley's phytoremediation experiment at the True Pigments site in Millfield, Ohio, and her research into bioregions, native biodiversity, and ecological health.
The afternoon will include a reception and a special artist talk, where Ripley will share insights into her creative process, environmental research, and the biodegradable materials used throughout her work.
Admission is free and open to the public. Art will be available for purchase.
About the Artist
Brooke Ripley is a fine artist, environmentalist, and scientist. She received her Master's of Science in Environmental Studies and certificate in Appalachian Health from Ohio University in 2026, her Master's of Fine Arts in Painting + Drawing and certificates in Arts Administration and Museum Studies from Ohio University in 2024. Working alongside True Pigments, she has harvested acid mine drainage to create sustainable artists' pigments and researched environmental remediation methods.
In using art to celebrate native plants, she highlights their role in environmental and human health. All of her artwork is intentionally created to be both archival and biodegradable. Her work has been featured by the Ohio Art League, the Atlanta Artists Center, and Heartland Art Center. Her exhibition Flora Forward is currently on view at the Ohio Museum Complex.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3673841-0
