Biography: Garrett Andrew Chong’s journey began in the mid-1980s with honours from Emily Carr. His evolution from visual communications to climate art has consistently explored themes of light, from early infrared film to capturing unseen light with HDR technology. This narrative unfolds through the lens of forest stewardship. Recognized by Stir Vancouver's article "Five Eastside Culture Crawl Artists Using Technology to Catch", CBC-Vancouver Radio, SFU Radio, Fairchild Media, TriCity News and Vancouver is Awesome’s 2024 piece “Artist Captures BC’s Clear-Cutting and Climate Change”. =========== Artist Statement: Eroded Origins is a climate art project that aims to raise awareness about climate change and the interconnectedness of Gaia's ecosystems. It consists of three elements: The Flow, The Cut, and The Blessing. The Flow series depicts the devastation caused by global warming and human impact on forests while symbolizing a protective aura in the atmosphere. The Cut series explores the complex relationships between horrible-beauty, awful-grace and beautifully-broken as we seek reprieve from the residue of our ecological actions. The Blessing, presented as a video loop, acknowledges the devastation within the Kruger Lake Clear Cut and its surrounding habitat in northern BC, urges a critical reevaluation of government reforestation policies. Recently, the large-scale climate artworks of Eroded Origins were transformed into a digital installation, which illuminated the Kelowna Community Theatre at the Nuit Blanche Kelowna 2024 festival. This installation invited patrons to immerse themselves in the liminal spaces of climate transformation. Garrett Andrew Chong’s latest body of work is deeply rooted in the unceded traditional territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Sto:lo, Tsilhqot’in, and Dakelh Nations. “I am grateful for the opportunity to amplify the urgent message of climate art and to give voice to the patrons who support climate action,” says Chong. Through thought-provoking engagement, patrons are encouraged to reflect on two key questions: “If the forest could communicate, what would it say? Speak for Me!” and “What is your age?” This inclusive dialogue captures diverse perspectives and underscores the universal importance of environmental consciousness. Click Here to Pen Your Voice for the Environment:  Click Here for Artist Talk 1 of 2 Link: