^{Detail from A Garden’s Purpose by Angelique Spence (Watercolor, colored pencil, acrylic paint, and white gel pen on watercolor paper)}

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A Garden’s Purpose by Angelique Spence 

“A Garden’s Purpose is inspired by my thoughts on humanity’s malignant relationship with the earth and its resources. We, as a people, act in superiority and entitlement to the earth’s finite resources and have built a culture dependent on the exploitation of others and the planet. A garden’s purpose is to simply grow, and the ecosystem can potentially benefit.

When everybody takes what they need, moderation creates balance. But taking in excess creates disparity. Humans spend so much time creating problems for ourselves — living in excess, colonizing others, and fighting for justice — that we forget that the earth will continue with or without us. As of late, we’re finally starting to realize that nature’s resilience doesn’t guarantee our safety and security.

It all feels like a plot of a video game… except when our avatar dies or can’t get past the boss fight, we can’t get up and walk away. Or like a labyrinth, where all the obstacles are old white men trying to protect the treasure they stole. I just can’t help but laugh.”

—Angelique Spence

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