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The Art for Planetary Health project invited five talented creatives from diverse San Diego neighborhoods to explore the interconnectedness of human health and planetary ecosystems through the power of art.
Through their own artistic expression, each creative highlighted their project on October 12th during a showcase and celebration at the Fleet Center in Balboa Park.
La Raza Webb was selected to represent Greater Neighborhoods of Southeastern San Diego, with her installation titled the “Water Mane Art Experience,” explores the fascinating symbiotic relationship between Afro Hair and water.
Visitors learned about sustainable hair care practices that promote water conservation. The Water Mane Art Experience is a deep dive into how Afro Hair’s dominant gene expression is affected by the hydrogen bond in water and how our daily personal hair care practices have a major impact on water quality today. Through visual art, sound and interactive elements the Water Mane Art Experience creates a dialogue about hair science from the past, for the present and into the future.
“My goal with the Water Mane Art Experience is to encourage self-reflection on how daily habits, cherished and painful, can impact the health of our planet. By engaging with the installation, visitors become active participants in their personal hairstory,” shared Webb.
“Through this experience, I hope to evoke a sense of shared humanity and cultivate a deeper understanding of how each of our personal hair stories are interwoven and naturally beautiful,” added Webb.
Featured artists included: Kline Swonger – National City, Dawud Hasan – Southeastern, Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski – Barrio Logan and Yvette Roman – San Ysidro.
This event shined a spotlight on the distinct experiences of each community involved, demonstrating their dedication to local health intertwined with global environmental challenges.
