I've often discussed how art can serve as a form of climate advocacy--a wakeup call, a rallying cry, a signal of hope, a social commentary. Art has a way of cutting through the noise to leave messages that linger, speaking to us on an emotional level that facts and figures often can’t. This painting by Brooke A., a 10th grader, captures that power poignantly. Poet T.S. Eliot once said, “Genuine poetry can be felt before it is understood,” and the same goes for art--Brooke’s work does just that. It draws us into the lives of its subjects, letting us empathize with their heartache, vulnerability, and fear. Yet, amid these challenges, her work also conveys a profound sense of resilience, reminding us of the human spirit’s capacity to endure and persevere. It’s a piece that doesn’t just ask us to see—it asks us to feel.
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