Courtesy Resa Blatman
want to tune it out. But, art adds a visual impact that you can’t ignore. People can step back and think about the issues in a different way. A visually successful work of art can make people question their environments, how they perceive things like climate change, and what they can do to help.” Schachter, given her own success with the Harvest Dome, encourages anyone wanting to affect positive change through visual art or architecture to be bold. “Get out there in the world and don’t be afraid to do something that hasn’t been done before,” she says with a laugh. “Creating a dome that floated on the water was a crazy idea, but it worked. By getting out there and trying to convince people of your own ideas, you can get further than you might think.” “Make something beautiful that has real meaning, and approach people about it,” Schachter adds. “You’ll be surprised by the access you gain and the attention you get. You can start a whole new way of thinking.” Michael Gallant is the founder and chief executive officer of Gallant Music. He lives in New York City.
“Trouble in Paradise 3,” Resa Blatman, 2015. Oil, latex paint on Mylar and PVC; silk and plastic flora. Dimensions: 76” x 17½” x 10”