Ocean issues are addressed via the radio, television, etc. The public views images of oceans that are affected by these pressing issues. Images are very impactful, thus they promote the message of preserving and protecting the oceans because of the detrimental ocean environmental issues.
PangeaSeed Foundation is an international grassroots nonprofit organization that approaches these issues through a unique combination of activism and art -- Artivism.
Artivism is used in order to campaign for pressing ocean environmental issues. PangeaSeed Foundation collaborates with influential creative minds and artists in order to give the oceans a voice through murals via the Sea Walls: Murals For Oceans.
On September 8th-12th, 2016 the Sea Walls: Murals For Oceans public art project festival took place in San Diego. The festival featured local and contemporary artists that painted murals in popular locations such as North Park, Ocean Beach, Barrio Logan, and BJ’s Rentals.
("CO2 Kills Mermaids" by Lauren LOLO YS)
The mural painted by LOLO, "CO2 Kills Mermaids" addresses the negative impact that CO2 has with the surface of the oceans, which result in killing kelp forests and sea life and animals. The mural also advocates for the reduction of our carbon foot print via walking, biking, and taking public transportation.
The new murals that San Diego now displays inspires, educates, and beautifies the San Diego community. Through the use of art, design, and new media we can transcend cultural and linguistic boundaries which in turn, inspire positive global change.
