Donalyn Schofield

Shroud for the 6th Extinction

mixed media dress: paper animals, shells, stars, ribbon, markers

48″ x 18″

2023

Donalyn Schofield

Gates of Hell

humidifier filters, branches, natural pods, fungi, nuts

19″ x 12″ x 9″

2023

Not For Sale

“Humanity has opened the gates of hell,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in September 2023. This piece includes other quotes from Al Gore and the New York Times. This year has been nasty weather-wise, and by the sounds of these sources, it is not going to get better. I want to enlighten the viewer, to make them think about the climate, the oceans, and our little planet. Mr. Guterres also said: “The Era of Global Warming has ended; the Era of Global Boiling has arrived.” Let’s hope people can start making a difference.

Donalyn Schofield

Fire and Flood / The 6th Extinction

Inspired by: Harvey Sadow, Fire and Flood/Sacred Sites

artist-altered book

10″ x 14.5″ x 1.25″

2023

Harvey Sadow’s beautiful pot immediately drew me in with its rich colors and textures. Both fire and water are elemental. Both can be horrifically deadly and yet both are essential for our very existence. After a fire, seeds sprouts. We need water to nourish what has sprouted. My altered book is a vintage copy of A Day in the Life of America photographed by 200 of the world’s leading photographers on, May 2, 1986. The photos are very nostalgic. While the problems of climate change are almost on the verge of catastrophe. Since I mentally processed what I added to the book, I have some hope for our little blue planet. But we need the will to change our ways and convince our governments and corporate entities to put the planet first: it’s people, animals and biodiversity over profits. Let’s hope we can.

Donalyn Schofield

Shroud for the 6th Extinction

Mixed Media Dress: paper animals, shells, stars, ribbon, markers.

48″ x 18″

2023

This was an unexpected photo opportunity. Sometimes you’re just lucky with the view.