The Rise of Eco-Art: When Nature Becomes the Canvas

With the climate crisis becoming more urgent, artists are responding with eco-art — a form of creative expression that highlights environmental themes or uses sustainable materials. From using ocean plastic to sculpt animals to land art that disappears with the tide, this trend is rooted in activism.

Artists like Agnes Denes and Olafur Eliasson use their art to call for environmental awareness. In India, organizations like Aravani Art Project have incorporated ecological storytelling into murals and street installations.

Eco-art is often site-specific and temporary, aligning with the principle of leaving no trace. It’s also a tool for community engagement, inspiring people to think about how art can drive change.