At the Edge of a Clear Cut not only represents the threatening times that are upon us in the regions of the world where unsustainable forestry practices have added to the effects of a changing climate, but in general, refers to all of humankind’s activities where we are at the edge of forever upsetting the balance of nature resulting in an unstoppable escalation of devastating storms, floods, forest fires and climactic disasters. I chose the vertical Instagram/Facebook story format for my animation to intricately link it to our time in history.

FERN HELFAND is a lens-based artist, ceramicist and University of British Columbia, Professor Emeritus. She has been involved with the Alternator Gallery for over 20 years as an exhibiting artist and board member. Helfand’s art production has always been influenced by the environments and cultures in which she has lived, worked and traveled. Her artwork has been shown internationally and has explored issues addressing cultural observation and commentary, tourism, environmental concerns, racism and the changing medium of photography itself. She has an MFA from the University of Florida and a BA in Studio Art from York University in Toronto.

If you would like to learn more about Helfand’s work, visit her website.