We continued working on our mosaics and connected our practice with artists of the past.

We studied the work of Ansel Adams (February 20, 1902-1984) in connection with our study of art activism. Adams is known for creating iconic images that helped to create some of America’s National Parks and for his work with conservation and the Sierra Club.

Adams said that he found his life’s purpose in the National Parks. As a photographer, he saw that he was suited to help humanity by sharing the beauty of wilderness and convincing people to keep some areas safe for generations to come. He said he couldn’t make art about bread lines or unemployment lines — that wasn’t his ability — but he could inspire reverence and gratitude for nature. He found his point of view or voice by spending time in nature and working to share its beauty and protect all that he loved.