Bartalos

Long View Study No. 16 is inspired by Earth observation satellites whose remote sensing technology helps scientists monitor environmental changes over time. In Antarctica, the focus is on the break-up of the Peninsula’s ice shelves as a result of rapid warming in that area over the last 50 years. Read more about satellites’ role in climate study and polar research on my latest CalAcademy blog post.

The artwork was created with cut paper, graphite and wood. It will be on view and available at Southern Exposure’s Annual Fundraiser and Art Auction this Saturday evening, May 7 at SoEx, 3030 20th Street in San Francisco.