From the Pastoral To The Political

Hera Gallery is pleased to present From the Pastoral to the Political, an exhibition that has artists exploring current issues in food production. Communities across the nation are putting more emphasis on local farming and food co-ops as big agribusinesses are relying more on GMOs and man-made chemicals such as pesticides. Should food be under control of a few big companies? Should the government help subsidize more local farming? How has the preservation of land and natural resources become vital?

Artists from across the United States have answered through visual works in multiple media, from oil paintings to video art.

These programs are presented with partial support from The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Greenview Farm, Hera Educational Foundation, and The Friends of Hera.

Image: Sustainably Raised Pig, Jonathan Beckerman