Artist Statement: Climate Chaos: Thaw, Flood, Burn Artists have always been inspired by nature for the beauty, power, and infinite variety. Today with the reality of Climate Change and Global Warming we view nature with new feelings of fear, grief, and horror. My installation, CLIMATE CHAOS is a series of metaphors; Thawing of Permafrost, Flooding of our Coasts, and Burning of our Forests. It is ironic that images of these changes can be so beautiful and at the same time examples of extreme weather and damage to the environment. I was influenced in a personal way. In 2020 there was a storm with 10,00 strikes of lightening. These caused large forest fires. The CZU fire was visible from our home in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California. We could see glowing red flames, orange sky, and black smoke which would have been beautiful if it were not so destructive. We were evacuated, but fortunately we remained free from fire. The world must be vigilant in preserving our oceans, forests, and our natural habitat. I would hope that my installation would contribute to this awareness.