Artist and graphic designer Paul Gaj will be discussing his book Eye on the Gulf Coast: The View from a New England Artist and presenting a slide show of his 19-day, 3,200-mile trip along the Gulf Coast. The presentation will also cover ongoing efforts involved in keeping the Gulf healthy.
Gaj presents a unique perspective on the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the remaining devastation from hurricane Katrina along the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the resiliency of the people and the beauty of the land and waters. Through his watercolors, photographs, sketches and conversations with residents along the coasts of western Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, Gaj has compiled his observations and images into an 80-page story of human character, cultural appreciation, and historical and technical insight. He hopes his view will impact continued awareness, focus on and understanding of the consequences and results of this economic and environmental disaster.
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