In-Person Talk: Moving Past Audubon
with Krista Elrick
Sunday, March 26, 2023 | 3pm - 5pm
How do we contend with the legacy of John James Audubon's documented racism and white supremacist beliefs? While Audubon’s legacy has become very controversial in the past few years, it is also emblematic of the larger issues facing the environmental movement, the legacy of settler colonial practices on the land, and the disenfranchisement of Indigenous peoples and their culture.
Join moderator Jerome McDonnell, featured artist and activist, Krista Elrick, and panelist, Refugio Mariscal for a discussion about ethical land-use that will sustain the long-term health of land, birds, and people.
Schedule:
3:00 pm Exhibition Viewing and Reception
4:00 pm Welcome and Panel Discussion
5:00 pm Event Concludes
Brushwood Center works to improve health equity through community, nature, and the arts. Brushwood Center's art exhibitions reflect diverse voices, whose work explore themes on justice and freedom, identity, and the expanding narratives on the natural world. Brushwood invites you to view this timely exhibition as we enter migratory bird season in Chicago and the surrounding areas. If you're interested in birding or intersectional environmental work, Krista Elrick's engaging and impactful exhibition is not to be missed!
The event will include food and refreshments by Chef Jessica Pamonicutt of Ketapanen Kitchen, celebrating indigenous cuisine.
How do we contend with the legacy of John James Audubon's documented racism and white supremacist beliefs? While Audubon’s legacy has become very controversial in the past few years, it is also emblematic of the larger issues facing the environmental movement, the legacy of settler colonial practices on the land, and the disenfranchisement of Indigenous peoples and their culture.
Join moderator Jerome McDonnell, featured artist and activist, Krista Elrick, and panelist, Refugio Mariscal for a discussion about ethical land-use that will sustain the long-term health of land, birds, and people.
Schedule:
3:00 pm Exhibition Viewing and Reception
4:00 pm Welcome and Panel Discussion
5:00 pm Event Concludes
Brushwood Center works to improve health equity through community, nature, and the arts. Brushwood Center's art exhibitions reflect diverse voices, whose work explore themes on justice and freedom, identity, and the expanding narratives on the natural world. Brushwood invites you to view this timely exhibition as we enter migratory bird season in Chicago and the surrounding areas. If you're interested in birding or intersectional environmental work, Krista Elrick's engaging and impactful exhibition is not to be missed!
The event will include food and refreshments by Chef Jessica Pamonicutt of Ketapanen Kitchen, celebrating indigenous cuisine.
Pre-order your copy of Krista Elrick's book: A Country No More: Rediscovering the Landscapes of John James Audubon
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Jerome McDonnell
Moderator Jerome McDonnell spent 37 years in public broadcasting at WBEZ radio. He hosted the program Worldview from 1994 until October of 2019. Jerome has interviewed world leaders like President Jimmy Carter, the 14th Dalai Lama, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Imam Abdule Malik Mujahid, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunu. Jerome has provided a forum for voices that go beyond the headlines and connected international news with our community in Chicago. Jerome serves on the Board of Chicago Fair Trade, and in his spare time grows native plants in his yard, bikes a lot, and tries to reduce his plastic consumption. |
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Krista Elrick
Featured Artist Krista Elrick has more than thirty-five years’ experience as an exhibiting artist and activist. She considers herself a catalyst who initiates conversations about environmental change, particularly in the United States. Elrick has worked with scientists and Native peoples throughout her career, all of who have helped her to continually reframe and refine her ideas about time and narrative. Elrick holds a B.A in Visual Anthropology from Hampshire College (1980) and an M.F.A. in Photography from Arizona State University (1990). She is also the recipient of numerous fellowships including Jay and Deborah Last Visiting Fellowship for Creative Artists from The American Antiquarian Society (2016) and a Chairman’s Action Grant from The National Endowment for the Arts (1994), as well as Artist Residencies from Everglades National Park in Florida (2012) and the John James Audubon Museum in Henderson, Kentucky (2011). |
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Refugio Mariscal
Panelist A son of immigrants from rural Jalisco, Mexico, nestled between the mountains and sugar cane, corn, and agave fields, Refugio Mariscal developed a reverence for the natural world early on. An understanding of our inescapable connections to it led to his current professional work as a GIS analyst for the non-profit American Forests. At American Forests, Refugio works to advance the Tree Equity Score programs, which were created to bring awareness to the connections between tree canopy cover and social inequities. Before joining American Forests, Refugio worked at Audubon Great Lakes, where he was responsible for GIS and data analysis, community engagement, and led a successful unionization campaign. He is also a former educator, occasional volunteer for the Lake County Forest Preserves, and board member of the Lake County Audubon Society, where he manages bird monitoring projects and leads bilingual nature walks. A proud Round Lake native, Refugio received his bachelor’s degree in geography with a minor in environmental science from DePaul University and is currently working towards a master’s degree in geographic information systems technology at the University of Arizona. In his few moments of spare time, Refugio enjoys spending time outdoors with his two young daughters, watching them develop their own understanding and love of nature. |
