Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project

Today I had the opportunity to listen to Nancy Knowlton and Margaret Wertheim give a lecture at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.  The talk was about the every-so-growing fusion between art and science.  This art/sci fusion is at the core of Consciously Rebuilding, especially through the YB Green® brand.  The Crochet Coral Reef project has so many layers, including education on the environmental, human, and economic importance of coral.  Coral reefs are becoming depleted due to sedimentation, bleaching (temperature rising), and invasive species.  I found out that between 1-9Million species live in reefs.  I also learned that reefs have a hyperbolic geometric shape that stands out like no other species.  In response to the need to increase awareness and ACTION, the project mobilizes artists/communities of the world to create crochets or knit reefs, described as a "fantasy of nature".   Overall this is a fantastic community and collective project that displays the power of 1+1 (i.e. a group).   This synthesis of art and science with none being the subordinate is similar to YB Green®---the community collects the glass, volunteers help to crush it, and pieces are designed that represent the art of jewelry and the science of recycling.

Have a great Sunday Evening.  Go Celtics--The Green Team ;)

Also it was Pride Week in DC and here's a pic.  I use something as festive and colorful as Pride Week to inspire me to show my pride in my environment, planet, and world.  YAY!!!!

PRIDE!!!!