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Art about Earth, Climate and Ecosphere: our shared world in peril. Artist, Artivist & Educator
Beacon, NY

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Deep ecology and Global Warming inspires these landscapes, on view NOW in Ann Street Gallery’s “Catching Fire: resilient alchemies in a burning world”
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These paintings and more on view and available now through Aug 29th as part of this thought provoking group exhibition exploring dimensions of heat, fire, transformation: it burns deep! You’ve been warned!
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Artist Zac Skinner @zacskinner
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Curated by Alison McNulty @mcnulty_alison
Come visit at @annstreetgallery !
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June 20 – August 29, 2026
Ann Street Gallery, 104 Ann Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Open Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-5:00pm and by appointment
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#hudsonvalleyart #landscapepaintingnow #climatechange #contemporarylandscape #anthropoceneart taken in Ann Street Gallery by @zacskinner

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Like many, I fell in love with the sunsets fading behind the rolling mountains of the Hudson Valley: The seductive beauty of the land. While hiking, I often recall the works of Frederick Edwin Church or Thomas Cole, only to be confronted by discarded trash. That's a part of our Landscape too, one that's conspicuous. What about the invisible traces we leave in our landscape? A slow violence is descending upon us: heat rising.

An AI data center has been proposed in East Fishkill, our neighbors. As the world rushes toward massive AI infrastructure, we must acknowledge the cost: these facilities require immense (compounded) amounts of electricity, water, and refrigerant. While it is technological "progress," this buildout acts as a catalyst for global warming. In the last decade alone, I have witnessed the local consequences of a changing climate: summer droughts triggering forest fires in the Hudson Highlands, tornadoes tearing through our forests between Beacon and Wappingers, flash floods cutting through our yards, the Hudson River swelling to submerge streets and lowland parks, and scorching, silent heat waves that drive people and even the wildlife into hiding- dead silent heat.

My landscape paintings capture these symptoms of climate change—a future we are often selectively unconscious of: a landscape pushed past the tipping point. The air that gives us life is increasingly saturated with greenhouse gases; our storms are becoming more violent; and the land itself is suffering from desertification, where degraded soil leads to water scarcity, biodiversity collapse, and the desperation of climate-driven migration.

We are fortunate to live in a relatively forgiving region, but we are not immune. Desertification already threatens the American Southwest, South America, large swaths of Africa, the Mediterranean, and parts of Asia. Just as fluorinated gases eventually permeate the global atmosphere to become everyone's problem, we, too, must eventually reckon with the rising heat.

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Ann Street Gallery presents “Catching Fire: resilient alchemies in a burning world” #climatechanges #globalwarming #climateweek taken in Ann Street Gallery by @zacskinner

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Zachary Skinner’s work is on view through August 29 in, “Catching Fire: resilient alchemies in a burning world”.

@zacskinner

Zachary will introduce his work on August 22, 2:00-3:30PM, as part of a gallery walkthrough with curator Alison McNulty @mcnulty_alison and three other exhibiting artists.

Zachary writes:

“A slow violence is descending upon us: heat rising.

…My landscape paintings capture symptoms of climate change—a future we are often selectively unconscious of: a landscape pushed past the tipping point. The air that gives us life is increasingly saturated with greenhouse gases; our storms are becoming more violent; and the land itself is suffering from desertification, where degraded soil leads to water scarcity, biodiversity collapse, and the desperation of climate-driven migration.

We are fortunate to live in a relatively forgiving region, but we are not immune. Desertification already threatens the American Southwest, South America, large swaths of Africa, the Mediterranean, and parts of Asia. Just as fluorinated gases eventually permeate the global atmosphere to become everyone’s problem, we, too, must eventually reckon with the rising heat.”

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Atmosphere Bubble and Ruins in a Dead Landscape
Oil on canvas
43 x 36”
2019

Camp Fire Torrential Downpour with Turnips
Oil on panel, with frame
8 x10”
2018

Cliﬀ Dwellers with Aloe Vera Garden
Alcohol inks, India ink and acrylic on Yupo
9 x 10”
2024

Cliﬀ Shelter No.1 with Storm Clouds
Charcoal on canvas panel
9 x 12”
2023

Survival Camp with Water Collectors, Kale, and Oil Pipeline
Oil on canvas
41 x 30”
2019

Tent with Campfire and Roasted Turnips on a Stormy Night
Oil on canvas
42 x 36”
2019

Read more about the exhibition by going to our Linktree in our bio and selecting the first option. Check out up-coming public programming at the EVENTS tab.

Ann Street Gallery is a program of @safeharborsofthehudson

Free and open to the public Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-5:00pm
And by appointment taken in Ann Street Gallery by @zacskinner

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1: ‘My Immaculate Conception’ by @danieljgiordano alongside ‘Survival Camp with Water Collectors…’ by @zacskinner
2. From ‘Pleasure Pipes’ series by Daniel Giordano
3. Closeup of Daniel Giordano’s sculpture ‘Sturgoune’ (front) and Zac Skinner’s ‘Tent with Campfire and Roasted Turnips on a Stormy Night’ -painting (back)
4. ‘Artifact of Collapse’ by Processing Collapse @processingcollapse
Ann Street Gallery’s “Catching Fire: resilient alchemies in a burning world”
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Curated by Alison McNulty @mcnulty_alison
Come visit at @annstreetgallery !
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NOW– August 29, 2026
Ann Street Gallery, 104 Ann Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Open Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-5:00pm and by appointment
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#hudsonvalleyart #landscapepaintingnow #climatechange #contemporarylandscape #anthropoceneart taken in Ann Street Gallery by @zacskinner

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A few sneak-peeks into:
Ann Street Gallery’s “Catching Fire: resilient alchemies in a burning world”
Featuring Artists: Emil Alzamora @emilalzamora ,Gerardo Castro @gcastroart , Marcy Chevali @marcychevali ,Daniel Giordano @danieljgiordano , Shanti Grumbine @shantigrumbine , Alison Kudlow @alisonkudlow , David Licata , Processing Collapse @processingcollapse , Zac Skinner @zacskinner
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Curated by Alison McNulty @mcnulty_alison
Come visit at @annstreetgallery !
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Thanks @ste_384 for capturing the photo of me in front of ‘Tent with Campfire and Roasted Turnips on a Stormy Night’!
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June 20 – August 29, 2026
Ann Street Gallery, 104 Ann Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Open Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-5:00pm and by appointment
Extended hours for Upstate Art Weekend:
Thursday June 25 – Sun June 29 12:00-5:00pm
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#hudsonvalleyart #landscapepaintingnow #climatechange #contemporarylandscape #anthropoceneart taken in Ann Street Gallery by @zacskinner

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Ann Street Gallery presents “Catching Fire: resilient alchemies in a burning world”
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Several of my Paintings on view Amongst a Stellar Group of Artists! (Including:) Emil Alzamora @emilalzamora ,Gerardo Castro @gcastroart , Marcy Chevali @marcychevali ,Daniel Giordano @danieljgiordano , Shanti Grumbine @shantigrumbine , Alison Kudlow @alisonkudlow , David Licata , Processing Collapse @processingcollapse , Zac Skinner @zacskinner
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Curated by Alison McNulty @mcnulty_alison
A huge thanks to @annstreetgallery !
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Opening Reception: Saturday June 27, 4:00-6:00pm (please join us for the reception if you can!)
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June 20 – August 29, 2026
Ann Street Gallery, 104 Ann Street, Newburgh, NY 12550
Open Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-5:00pm and by appointment
Extended hours for Upstate Art Weekend:
Thursday June 25 – Sun June 29 12:00-5:00pm
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#hudsonvalleyart #landscapepaintingnow #climatechange #contemporarylandscape #anthropoceneart taken in Ann Street Gallery by @zacskinner

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Why Live with my Art? It is an idea to be lived with! Through contact with a meaningful idea, our consciousness and actions can change!
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All these artworks are available at @garrisonartcenter - HURRY Though!
LAST WEEKEND TO SEE/VISIT ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ (Last day MARCH 9th)
-Explore the meaning of ‘home’ - from our personal dwellings, to the changing land, to the vast cosmos. This exhibition challenges our perspectives and encourages us to reimagine our place in the universe.
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‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ 3 Person exhibition.

@zacskinner ZAC SKINNER (artist)
Website: www.zacharyskinner.com

Garrison Art Center
Gallery Hours: Sat - Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
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23 Garrison’s Landing
Garrison, NY 10524
info@garrisonartcenter.org
845.424.3960
Steps from the MTA Hudson Line- Garrison Station (NYC friends!)
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#hudsonvalley #artforchange
#artcollectors #ArtExhibition #environmentalart taken in Garrison Art Center by @zacskinner

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Feel the air we breathe in a future landscape vista, vibrant toxic hues and dried rolling hills. A portion of the proceeds will go towards protecting our environment. The painting is available through Dec 21st here:
www.zacharyskinner.com/shop
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🌎—Special discount code for 10% off today and tomorrow only!—
Go to my site above (Link also in bio) and-
Click the artwork
Add to cart (press BUY)
Enter code: OCTOBERCOOL
Finish secure checkout with PayPal
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“Survival Camp with Water Collectors, Kale, and Oil Pipeline.”
30”h x 41”w
Oil on Canvas
Framed by the artist (Pickled oak)
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👉Huge thank you Art-Fluent for highlighting this painting!!! It’s currently in the virtual Exhibit ‘Stand,’ hosted by Art-Fluent, Boston, MA. Check it out:
https://art-fluent.com/gallery/2024-stand/
Follow and Support: @art__fluent
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Like art that awakens your everyday eco-warrior spirit? 🙏 Please follow me as a supporter! @zacskinner
Thank you!🙏
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Copyright Zachary Skinnner 2024, All Rights Reserved
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#landscapepainting #ArtForChange #climatechangeart #tippingpoint #earthart #artaward #globalwarming #brooklynart #brooklynartist #bushwickart #contemporarylandscape #buyfromartists #interiorandarchitecture taken in KuBe by @zacskinner

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Explore the meaning of ‘home’ - from our personal dwellings, to the changing land, to the vast cosmos. This exhibition challenges our perspectives and encourages us to reimagine our place in the universe.
🌎✨🏡
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‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’
Curated by Amy Cheng
Opening Reception Feb 8th 2025 3-5pm
Garrison Art Center
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
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23 Garrison’s Landing
Garrison, NY 10524
info@garrisonartcenter.org
845.424.3960
Steps from the MTA Hudson Line- Garrison Station (NYC friends!)
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Artist Panel discussion : Feb 22nd 2-3pm
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I focus on Earth itself, our shared home in peril, highlighting the environmental challenges we face. I encourage you to consider our interdependence with the biosphere and to re-evaluate home in the face of these critical issues. (via the art of Zac Skinner)
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#hudsonvalleyart #upstateart #hudsonvalley
#HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs #ArtExhibition #EnvironmentalArt #CosmicPerspective #whatishome taken in Garrison Art Center by @zacskinner

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Explore the meaning of ‘home’ - from our personal dwellings, to the changing land, to the vast cosmos. This exhibition challenges our perspectives and encourages us to reimagine our place in the universe.
🌎✨🏡
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‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’
Curated by Amy Cheng
Opening Reception Feb 8th 2025 3-5pm
Garrison Art Center
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
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23 Garrison’s Landing
Garrison, NY 10524
info@garrisonartcenter.org
845.424.3960
Steps from the MTA Hudson Line- Garrison Station (NYC friends!)
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Artist Panel discussion : Feb 22nd 2-3pm
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I focus on Earth itself, our shared home in peril, highlighting the environmental challenges we face. I encourage you to consider our interdependence with the biosphere and to re-evaluate home in the face of these critical issues. (via the art of Zac Skinner)
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#hudsonvalleyart #upstateart #hudsonvalley
#HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs #ArtExhibition #EnvironmentalArt #CosmicPerspective #whatishome taken in Garrison Art Center by @zacskinner

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Two Museum Shows- Zac's Art Studio News 🎉
-my newsletter was emailed this morning. Watch for it, or to subscribe see the link in my bio! by @zacskinner

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