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Boundaries
While creating artwork inspired by the manmade environmental disruption, I have recently been reflecting on the 9 planetary boundaries ,...

agprat
Aug 272 min read


Thriving
In a world where human society is faced with multiple crises, we often look outward, for new technologies, entertainment, influence. But...

agprat
Jun 182 min read


Topographic mementos
I hope you are enjoying the lovely weather we have in New England. Spring has brought some exciting art news, including CAA ’s invitation...

agprat
May 132 min read


Deplasticizing Earth
Today I am inviting you to watch films in the Why Plastic? series produced by The Why Foundation . Their timely and important films...

agprat
Mar 112 min read


What We Can Control
The year has started with fire and my heart goes to those who are still suffering from it. In the current state to which the world is...

agprat
Jan 232 min read


Thoughts for this Holiday Season
For those who celebrate, the holiday season is here!!! First, the US Thanksgiving celebration coming up next week, a tradition that -...

agprat
Nov 24, 20242 min read


Spooky time!
October is very special to me since one of the traditions I enjoy the most is Halloween. Originated with the ancient Celtic festival of ...

agprat
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Art & Activism: Thanks for your recent feedback!
I n my last blog post I asked: Do you think it is effective using art as a means to raise public awareness about the different aspects...

agprat
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Art & Activism: What Do You Think?
Recently I had the honor of participating at the panel “We The People” (7/21/24), as part of the juried exhibit Free Speech: Art &...

agprat
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Art Shows!
Today I want to focus on the various art exhibits where I am currently showing my work and where I share about my environmental activism:...

agprat
Jul 15, 20242 min read


What summer brings…
Summer is here! Not too long ago it used to be my favorite season; it still is…! However, summer is turning into an urgent reminder of...

agprat
Jun 20, 20242 min read


Story of a Painting: The Bleeding Sea
To celebrate Earth Day, today I will tell you a story about one of my recent paintings, “The Bleeding Sea” (image): One gray day while...

agprat
Apr 22, 20242 min read


Earth Day is Everyday
As I have mentioned in past communications, I strongly think Earth should be appreciated and respected every day. In any case, I am...

agprat
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Can we be “Green” without the “Blue”?
Greetings at the end of (another mild) Bostonian winter. Not only this past January was the warmest on record, but we have also just...

agprat
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Coming Full Circle
I had originally planned to write today about happiness and had found this quote: “Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire...

agprat
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Summer sans plastic
Summer is here on this side of the planet and I cannot be more thrilled! Time for picnics at the beach, campfires, having drinks with...

agprat
May 29, 20232 min read


Earth Day Everyday: Science and Art
While Earth should be appreciated and respected everyday, when I read about Earth Day celebration, I find remarkable that before 1970,...

agprat
Apr 21, 20232 min read


We Need Action… with Hope & Urgency... for the Planet...
Are you inspired to act for the climate crisis? Get informed, find people/organizations already doing something for climate action..

agprat
Mar 28, 20233 min read


Feeling the Love...
As we all know, February is Black History Month and there are so many powerful events to honor the triumphs and struggles of generations...

agprat
Feb 24, 20232 min read


Looking Forward with Hope and Intention
Post about hope and intentions for the new year. Hope for actions and change for climate and the environment.

agprat
Dec 31, 20222 min read
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