"Make Your Mark" is a community art project aimed at promoting climate action in Sacramento. Recognizing that sustainability requires collective effort from all of us, the Office of Climate Action and Sustainability invited the community to contribute to a large-scale abstract painting. Utilizing cool-colored, upcycled paints to symbolize heat-mitigating and emission-reducing tactics, the project had a dual purpose: first, to visually depict rapid extreme heat rise in Sacramento, and second, to educate and empower communities about the various ways to address it together.
Under the guidance of Artist in Residence, Taner Pasamehmetoglu, individuals from all across Sacramento came together to symbolically make their mark against extreme heat. The project's reach extended from the ECOS Earth Day event in Southside Park to the Hagginwood Spring Family Social and the Back to the Boulevard Fiesta Festival. Through this time-lapse video, the collective efforts of all participants are showcased, capturing the energy and commitment of the community.
"Make Your Mark" exemplifies the power of art as a catalyst for social and environmental change. By engaging communities in creative expression and collective action, it not only raises awareness about climate change but also fosters a sense of ownership and empowerment among participants.
9 май 2024
