WHO WE ARE:
Alexandria Douziech
, Founder
Drawing inspiration from her parentage—her mother was born on a sugarcane plantation in Guyana and her father was raised on a farm in Alberta, Canada— Alexandria examines issues concerning nature, exploitation, and labor. With over a decade of art, education, and programming experience, she’s committed to creating a space to discuss social issues and histories, especially as they relate to colonialism and capitalism. Using Plants & Culture as a platform, Alexandria seeks to further the perspectives and voices of those who have long been marginalized. Click to view artwork and research
Anthony Folks
, Contributor
Anthony folks is a visual artist focused on material culture studies. He received his BFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and his MA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Using everyday materials (eg. paper, corrugated cardboard, etc.), he creates collages that connect Black culture to the legacy of African textiles. Click to view artwork.
Iman Datoo, Contributor
Iman’s artistic and research practice speculates on the trajectories of our botanical landscapes through world-building and storytelling. Working primarily between poetry, map-making, and film, she explores the role of tacit knowledge in decentralising narratives around plants, and articulating alternative futures with our non-human counterparts. Click to view artwork and research.
Miguel Sbastida, Contributor
Miguel Sbastida works at the boundary of the visual arts and environmental studies to create interdisciplinary installations, situated performances and films that communicate the urgency of the climate crisis and challenge our preconceived notions of our relationship with nature. Click to view artwork and research