ARTIST RESUME
Alisa Singer is a self-taught artist from the Chicago area. She has worked to create art throughout her life but, since her retirement in 2013, she has focused on her goal of using contemporary art to further meaningful causes*.
In 2014 she began the series of digital paintings, Environmental Graphiti – the Art of Climate Change, which uses contemporary art to enhance awareness and understanding of climate change . Each painting is derived from a chart, graph, map, word or number based on a key fact about climate change. There are now over 65 paintings in the series, which continues to evolve. The Environmental Graphiti collection has been extensively exhibited, both in the US and internationally at universities, galleries, conferences and other venues. The art is held by over 30 universities (some of whom have large collections), a major science museum in Toronto, and dozens of private homes. To see the art, review the history of exhibitions, publications and collaborations, and learn more about the project visit: www.environmentalgraphiti.org
In 2017, following the events in Charlottesville, Alisa began a mission to use art to combat hatred and bigotry. The result is the series: Hatred and Heroism. Oppression and Resistance. Then and Now.
In the spring of 2018, as she began chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, Alisa embarked on the challenge of recording her experience through art. The result is the series: Day by Day - An Artistic Journey through a Season of Chemotherapy.
*In 2013 she created a line of contemporary Braille greeting cards for The Chicago Lighthouse, which continue to be sold today.
An artwork BY ALISA IS FEATURED ON THE COVER OF THE MAJOR United NATIONS REPORT, GLOBAL WARMING OF 1.5C, RELEASED ON OCTOBER 8, 2018, MARKING THE FIRST TIME THE UN CLIMATE ORGANIZATION (the ipcc) HAS EVER USED ART ON THE COVER OF A REPORT.
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS AND ONGOING EXHIBITS (ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHITI)
THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE, ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING SCIENCE MUSEUMS, HAS ACQUIRED FIVE PIECES OF ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHITI ART TO BE DISPLAYED BEGINNING IN 2018.
A collection of over 20 pieces of the art is on permanent display at the Loyola University Chicago Institute of Environmental Sustainability.
The University of Irvine-California has installed 17 pieces in its new dormitory focused on sustainability.
The University of Alberta, CA has acquired 6 pieces. The pieces were initially displayed at the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science at a Nov 8, 2017 event featuring "storm chaser" George Kourounis before being moved to more permanent space.
McGill University in Montreal, CA has acquired a piece to be displayed at its Geographic Information Centre.
Ramapo College of New Jersey has acquired 4 pieces, 3 to hang in the conference room of its Office of Sustainability and the fourth to be given as a gift.
An Environmental Graphiti painting is on permanent display at the Margaret B. Lee Science Building at Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, Il.
Environmental Graphiti art is exhibited on R Graph Gallery, an international website created by artist and statistician Yan Holtz.
The art is displayed in a rotating exhibit at The Northbrook Public Library.
In March of 2019, The University of Chicago will be taking two pieces of Environmental Graphiti art into its permanent collection which will be catalogued by The Smart Museum.
AASHE AUCTION
The art was featured at the October, 2017 annual conference of AASHE (The Association for the Advance of Sustainability in Higher Education). Universities and colleges were invited to bid to receive artwork based on the amount of exposure the pieces would receive on the school's campus. Over 50 bids were submitted. The following universities bid for and received pieces for permanent display on their campuses:
Algonquin College, Ontario Canada
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
Delta College, University Center, MI
Duke University, Durham, NC
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic CT
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Furman University, Greenville, SC
Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL
Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN
Kenyon College, Gambier, OH
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburgy KS
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
Southwestern University, Georgetown TX
Univeristy at Albany, SUNY, Albany NY
University of Chicago, Chicago IL
University of San Diego, San Diego CA
University of Hawaii System, Honolulu CA
University of Texas, Austin TX
University of Texas, San Antonio TX
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point WI
Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Beach VA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester MA
UPCOMING AND CURRENT EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
A gallery of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago will be dedicated to a display of the art from March 2019 through March 2020.
NOTABLE PAST EXHIBITS AND COLLABORATIONS
The art was exhibited at the STEAM Artist Gallery of the North Museum of Nature and Science, Lancaster PA, June to August, 2018.
The Wauconda Area Library gallery featured a solo exhibit of the art.
A solo exhibit of the art was on display at the Brushwood Gallery at the Ryerson Woods Nature Center in Riverwoods, IL from June 11 through July 31, 2017.
The art was featured at Go Green Wilmette's Annual Fair at Michigan Shores Club on March 12, 2017.
Environmental Graphiti was featured at COP 22 - The Marrakech Climate Change Conference sponsored by the United Nations in November, 2016. The video, "The Alarming Art of Climate Change", was included in a presentation by the Plymouth Marine Laboratory of the UK.
A solo exhibition was on display at Studio Oh! in the Chicago Arts District of Chicago, Pilsen area from Nov 10 - Dec 30, 2016.
The Art Was Featured At The Chicago Climate Festival, during October, 2016. The art was displayed on the Lincoln Park Campus of DePaul University, and on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at The Peggy Notebart Museum. The art was also used as the basis of the official festival poster.
The art was featured at the Joint Statistical Meetings, the largest gathering of statisticians in North America, held at Chicago's McCormick Place July 30 – Aug 4, 2016, as part of an exhibit of art derived from or inspired by data.
Environmental Graphiti art was featured at the Evanston Green Ball, sponsored by the Evanston Environmental Association and the City of Evanston. The festive event took place on Friday, May 13th 2016 at the Levy Center in Evanston, IL.
Environmental Graphiti Art Selected for iTunes Exclusive Release. Alisa Singer, in collaboration with graphic designer Devon Feldmeth, created the artwork for the cover to the song Love Song to the Earth based on one of the paintings from the Environmental Graphiti series, The Alarming Art of Climate Change. Love Song to the Earth features artists including Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Fergie, Colbie Caillat, Natasha Bedingfield, Leona Lewis, Sean Paul, and many others. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Earth U.S. and the UN Foundation. "Love Song to the Earth: The message behind the cover art”
Ravinia Festival - Know Tomorrow sponsored by Cool Globes. Solo art exhibit and sale at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park, IL, June 25, 2015, all proceeds for benefit of Know Tomorrow campaign. Know Tomorrow is sponsored by Cool Globes.
A Presentation in December, 2014, of The Alarming Art of Climate Change to Chicago Public school science teachers as part of a teacher development program on Climate Change curricula at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Center for the Advancement of Science Education.
Presentation of art and science to 7th grade Chicago Public School students at the Goethe School. Students engaged with art digitally displayed in an iPad interactive discovery game.
FEATURES AND PUBLICATIONS
March, 2018
TEXT BOOK COVER
Environmental Graphiti art was featured on the cover of the book "Environmental Geopolitics" by Professor Shannon O'Lear of the University of Kansas.
Jul 5, 2017
"Artwork Opening Doors, Opening Minds" regarding the Art of Climate Change exhibit that took place during February 2017 and related interdisciplinary panel discussion.
Jun 26, 2017
An article about the solo exhibit - "Environmental Graphiti - The Art of Climate Change" at The Brushwood Gallery at Ryerson Center in Riverwoods, IL from June 11 through July 31 appeared in various Pioneer Press issues distributed (by The Chicago Tribune) throughout Chicago's North Shore.
Apr 14, 2017
Art inspired by climate science exhibit makes Chicago campus debut
Northwestern Law alumna brings vital data to life with digital images
Feb 1, 2017
FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH - Read the article and see the cover art.
Minding Nature, Vol. 10, No. 1, (January 2017) a publication of the Center for Humans and Nature (www.humansandnature.org)
Nov 14, 2016
Read the Environmental Graphiti blog posted on the University of Michigan ERB Institute website (a partnership between the School of Natural Resources and the Ross School of Business). http://erb.umich.edu/erbperspective/2016/11/14/art-that- tells-the- story-of- our-changing- climate/
Oct 1, 2016
An article about Environmental Graphiti appeared in the October 2016 issue of Significance, the official magazine of the Royal Statistical Society and the American Statistical Association.
Jan 28, 2016
Article by Artist Alisa Singer posted January 28, 2016 on Friends of the Earth U.S. blog: Medium
FEATURES AND PUBLICATIONS:
March, 2018
TEXT BOOK COVER
Environmental Graphiti art was featured on the cover of the book "Environmental Geopolitics" by Professor Shannon O'Lear of the University of Kansas.
Jul 5, 2017
ARTICLE FEATURE OAKLEAFLET (OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, IL)
"Artwork Opening Doors, Opening Minds" regarding the Art of Climate Change exhibit that took place during February 2017 and related interdisciplinary panel discussion.
Jun 26, 2017
ARTICLE FEATURE (AND COVER REFERENCE) PIONEER PRESS
An article about the solo exhibit - "Environmental Graphiti - The Art of Climate Change" at The Brushwood Gallery at Ryerson Center in Riverwoods, IL from June 11 through July 31 appeared in various Pioneer Press issues distributed (by The Chicago Tribune) throughout Chicago's North Shore.
Apr 14, 2017
ARTICLE FEATURE ON NORTHWESTERN NOW BLOG
Art inspired by climate science exhibit makes Chicago campus debut
Northwestern Law alumna brings vital data to life with digital images
Feb 1, 2017
ARTICLE AND COVER FEATURE ON MINDING NATURE
FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH - Read the article and see the cover art.
Minding Nature, Vol. 10, No. 1, (January 2017) a publication of the Center for Humans and Nature (www.humansandnature.org)
Nov 14, 2016
BLOG POST | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Read the Environmental Graphiti blog posted on the University of Michigan ERB Institute website (a partnership between the School of Natural Resources and the Ross School of Business). http://erb.umich.edu/erbperspective/2016/11/14/art-that- tells-the- story-of- our-changing- climate/
Oct 1, 2016
ARTICLE FEATURE IN SIGNIFICANCE
An article about Environmental Graphiti appeared in the October 2016 issue of Significance, the official magazine of the Royal Statistical Society and the American Statistical Association.
Jan 28, 2016
ARTICLE FEATURE ON MEDIUM
Article by Artist Alisa Singer posted January 28, 2016 on Friends of the Earth U.S. blog: Medium