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.