Lori Kella—
Erie Lost and Found: Vanishing Shoreline
From the artist: Vanishing Shoreline explores facets of climate change and its impact on the Great Lakes region through a series of photographs reimagining the edges of Lake Erie. The anchor of the installation is a collection of constructed photographs created from monochromatic materials to enhance the ghostly luminosity of the terrain, and acknowledge the transitory nature of this ecosystem. Coupled with these panoramas are translucent photographic replicas of native species essential to the area. Together these photographic works investigate the realm of loss in the face of pervasive environmental threats, while also offering renewed discovery of the natural world.