Exhibition Guide

Printed Text in “The Grassroots Initiatives Revitalizing Baltimore’s Ecosystems and Tackling Climate Change”

The text on the label for this sound station reads:

Tackle climate change together and imagine the sounds of a cleaner Baltimore.

Our environments are changing at an increasingly rapid rate due to climate change—the long-term shift in temperatures and weather patterns. While humanity has historically taken much from the planet and contributed to the climate crisis in many ways, communities are also stepping up to give back. In Baltimore, grassroot organizations are leading impactful efforts to restore the city’s natural ecosystem.

Systemic change is essential. Governments, industries, and societies must drive the transition to sustainability, but individual actions also play a crucial role in combating climate change and nurturing our environment.

Immerse yourself in this soundscape while exploring Jowita Wyszomirska’s The Light that Got Lost 1 to experience the beauty of nature and sustainable living, where birds blend with the gentle hum of electric vehicles. (Duration: 1 minute, 30 seconds, looped)

The images on this label include:

Image 1: A group of people with their backs turned and standing by the water in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The individuals wearing clothing with the text “Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper, A Program of Blue Water Baltimore. A skyline of buildings visible in the background. A caption for this image reads “Cleaning Baltimore’s Water”: Since its founding in 2010 by five local water organizations, Blue Water Baltimore has mobilized over 8,000 volunteers and advocates to restore and monitor the city’s rivers, streams, and Harbor. They also work to report polluters and create green spaces, all aimed at promoting a healthier community, economy, and environment.

Image 2: A protest sign with a drawing of Earth in a trashcan and text saying “Don’t Trash It.” A caption for this image reads “Protecting the City’s Air”: The South Baltimore Community Land Trust, an affordable housing organization, has repeatedly fought the operation of air-polluting trash incinerators. They advocate for government action to advance waste diversion and expand composting and recycling programs to improve living conditions in their community.

Image 3: An adult figure surrounded by three children planting flowers in an urban garden, surrounded by soil and greenery. They are dressed in casual clothing and outdoor footwear, actively engaged in gardening activities. A caption for this image reads “Educating on the Urban Land”: Through hands-on education, Backyard Basecamp empowers youth and adults to reconnect with the environment, teaching sustainable practices and deepening connections to the urban ecosystem. Programs like Bliss Meadows restore green spaces through sustainable gardening and soil health improvement.

Visual Description of Jowita Wyszomirska’s “The Light that Got Lost 1”

Jowita Wyszomirska
born Ząbkowice Śląskie, Poland 1980

The Light that Got Lost 1
2020
Cyanotype, acrylic, pastel, oil pastel, white charcoal pencil, colored pencil, colored inks, and gold porous-tip pen on paper

Women’s Committee Acquisitions Endowment for Contemporary Prints and Photographs, BMA 2021.123

The background of this abstract painting is a deep, saturated blue, with various patches and streaks that transition to lighter shades of blue-gray and muted white. There are numerous, thin, almost thread-like lines that crisscross the entire composition, appearing to connect or delineate areas of color. These lines vary in density and thickness throughout different sections. Patches of darker gray and deep blue are scattered throughout, sometimes blending into or contrasting with lighter areas.

The application of ink creates a sense of layered depth and texture. There are areas with a flowing, fluid look while others have more defined and intricate details. The overall effect is a highly textured composition.

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