Rachel Schmidt’s installation “Out of Balance” is a mixed-media work exploring environmental degradation and climate change themes. The installation features a series of abstract paintings and sculptural elements that are arranged in a way that suggests a disrupted natural landscape. The installation’s centerpiece is a large, suspended painting resembling a swirling vortex of blues and greens. This painting is surrounded by smaller, circular canvases suspended from the ceiling, creating a sense of movement and imbalance. In addition to the paintings, “Out of Balance” includes various sculptural elements made from natural materials such as driftwood, rocks, and feathers. These elements are arranged to suggest a disrupted ecosystem, with rocks piled haphazardly and feathers scattered on the ground. Through “Out of Balance,” Schmidt seeks to raise awareness about the urgent need for environmental stewardship and the consequences of neglecting our planet’s natural systems. The installation invites viewers to reflect on their relationship to the environment and consider how their actions can contribute to a more sustainable future.

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