Radically Reimagining: The Human Relationship with Nature
The Book Project
Radically Reimagining: The Human Relationship with Nature, a coffee table / art book that will be sold in bookstores and gift shops. The book will be comprised of essays and art photographs on twelve key environmental issues.
Each topic will have a writer and artist collaborator paired to co-create approximately ten pages of text and visual imagery to depict the topic. Our writers and artists are Arizona thought-leaders in the sustainability space, with a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise—poets, virtual reality creators, academics, fictional authors, painters, photographers, and culinary artists.
This project emerged from the Radically Reimaging Earth Day events and Arizona Sustainability Leadership Awards (https://radicallyreimagining.com), supported by several departments at Arizona State University. Many of our contributors have applied for Artist Opportunity Grant funding from Arizona Commission for the Arts.
We are currently pitching the project to an Arizona-based university press but are also exploring alternative publication venues.
An art book of writers and artists paired to co-create new ways of relating to nature and one another on topics ranging from wildfire to farming, trails to fashion
Our Team
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Karen Bradshaw, Editor
It all begins with an idea. Karen is the e founder of the Radically Reimagining Initiative. She delights in bringing together interesting, dynamic groups for an unfolding project in collectively reimagining new ways of being in relation to the natural world. The book is the latest iteration of the Initiative, designed to capture the spirit of Radically Reimagining in a tangible, physical form that can go forth into the world.
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Alex Shaw, Photographer
Alex is a portrait and lifestyle photographer, inspired by travel, diversity in nature and the human experience. Her work captures beauty and authenticity with a refreshing perspective. She believes the camera is only a small part of the photography process and that emotional connection is the driving force of great work.
Timeline
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Dream it.
Wednesday, December 13 , 2023
1:30-3:30PM,
It all begins with an idea. This convening of our artist and writer collaborators will overview the project, timeline, and introductions between collaborators.
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Create it.
January 31, 2023
Exchange initial creation to partners and artistic director for feedback and documentation.
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Document it.
March 1, 2024
Coordinate with photographer Alex Shaw to capture the final work project
April 23, 2024
Co-creator headshots for book at Radically Reimagining Earth Day event
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Publish it.
April 2024
The book will begin production with the publisher, a process that takes many months of behind-the-scenes editing, layout, and printing.
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Display it.
February 2025- October 2025
The written and artistic work featured in the book project will (hopefully!) be displayed in a gallery.
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Celebrate it.
April 23, 2025
The book will officially launch at the Radically Reimagining Earth Day Event on April 23, 2025.
Topics and Collaborators (Tentative)
The More-Than-Human World
Writer: Ron Broglio*, Institute for the Humanities & Professor of Philosophy, Arizona State University
Artist: Erika Hansen, Artist & Art Professor, Arizona State University
2. Land Back
Writer: Stacy Leeds, Regent’s Professor and Dean, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Artist: Alan & Danielle Goldtooth*, Traditional Navajo Farming & Culinary Creators
3. Future Generations
Writer: Phoenix Country Day School Sustainability Committee* (Amy Hill, Camellia Schulz, age 8, and others)
Artist: Hasrah Thomas,* Director Realm 4 Initiatives, and daughter, age 8
4. Fashion
Writer: Olivia Smith, Owner, Angie
Artist: Laura Madden, ReFashioned Art (painting & 3-dimensional art)
5. Depolarization
Writer: Doug Bland, Storyteller, Pastor, Arizona Interfaith Power & Light
Artist: Flora Tromelin*, Owner FTC Strategies
6. Biodiversity
Writer: Chat GTP, Biodiversity Seminar, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law & Susan Chesler, Professor of Law
Artist: Lauren Strohacker*, EcoVisual Artist
7. The Sun and The Moon; Space
Writer: Kevin Jerde, Aviator and Blogger
Artist: Mary Bruce, Yogi
8. Animal Copyright
Writer: Joan Meiners, Journalist for Arizona Republic Environmental Desk* & Writer
Artist: Quackers, a bird housed at Liberty Wildlife Refuge*, represented by the Earth Law Center
9. What Wild Means
Writer: Challie Facemire, Director of Central Arizona Conservation Alliance
Artist: Bruce Fieldman, Photogravure Creator
10. Trails
Writer: Debra Slater, Poet & Peace Facilitator
Artist: Weaver Younghands, Calendar Creator
11. Wildfire
Writer: Devon Suarez, Owner of Suarez Forestry
Artist: Alex Shaw, Photographer
12. Food
Writer: Ryen Borden, Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Artist: Ian Berger, The Farm at Castle Hot Springs
13. Place Making People
Writer: Laura Paquelet-Carpinelli, Chair, Paradise Valley Arts Council
Artist: Clint Culbertson, Landscape and Water Artist, Galaxy Gardens
*Denotes winner of Arizona Sustainability Leadership Award
DRAFT Initial Meeting
Welcome - Karen Bradshaw
Meditation - Mary Bruce
Introduction - Ron Broglio - 5 minutes
Story - New Beginnings - Doug Bland
Icebreaker -
Overview of Participants - Clayton
Overview of Photography - Alex -
Break and snacks
Meet with Collaborators - Everyone
Closing & Wildlife Release - Liberty Wildlife
