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Art Exhibit:
"The Dose Makes the Poison"
Environmental injustice can come in many forms, including a lack of access to food that's safe to consume and free of poison.
My educational art exhibit showcasing illustrations of poisonous plants and compounds explores the intersection of environmental justice and toxic exposure. Many communities, particularly low-income and marginalized groups, face disproportionate exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins in their environment, from industrial pollutants to unsafe water supplies. By highlighting the beauty and danger of these natural and synthetic poisons, my exhibit can spark conversations about how environmental hazards are inequitably distributed. It also encourages viewers to reflect on how systemic factors, such as inadequate regulation and discriminatory land-use practices, often place vulnerable populations at greater risk of exposure to toxins. Through this lens, my exhibit not only educates about the science of poisonous substances but also raises awareness about the need for equitable solutions in environmental health.
Poison has been an integral part of the human experience for millennia. Poison, a defense mechanism once wielded by Mother Nature, quickly became a weapon for humans to use against each other. Besides being an instrument of death, several cultures have utilized poison in hunting, cosmetics, and even politics. From poisonous arrows and plants to the poison that inconspicuously lives in our favorite beverages, this educational exhibit displays illustrations of various forms of poison.
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