Online and in The Umbrella Main Gallery

Air contains two things necessary to life: carbon dioxide and oxygen. In photosynthesis, green plants take carbon-dioxide and water and use the sun’s energy to make sugar and release oxygen. In respiration, sugars and oxygen from the air turn to carbon dioxide, water, and energy. Without air, whether by drowning, respiratory failure, or persistent oppression, we cannot live. The freedom to breath unites us all, but who has that freedom?

Air, by itself, is invisible, so how can artists capture its essence visually? This was our challenge to regional artists of all ages, walks and experiences levels this year — and you responded brilliantly, in so many different media, styles and genres it’s…well, breath-taking!

As part of our extended 2021 Earth Month Celebrations, we’re delighted to present the results of our call both in our Main Gallery at 40 Stow Street, where work is viewable by special appointment with 48 hours notice following strict health protocols, and online here on our website and in our ArtCld Virtual Gallery platform.