Carrie Ziegler 11/1/22 Carrie Ziegler 11/1/22

What is and What if… A Visioning and Art Workshop in the Forest

Recently, we took the Climate Art in Action work I do offline, out of buildings, and into nature. There, while soaking in the forest of Squaxin Park, roots extending below us and trees rising high above, we made deeper commitments to creative climate action and decolonization.

Carrie Ziegler 10/15/22 Carrie Ziegler 10/15/22

Trees as a Metaphor for (Spiritual) Life

Old growth trees have deep roots. They connect with other plants, fungus, and microbes in complex ways through the forest floor. They share resources. When there is a shortage of resources, organisms compete for the nutrients in the soil.

Carrie Ziegler 9/27/22 Carrie Ziegler 9/27/22

The Number One Thing Needed for the Creative Revolution (This is Absolutely Essential!)

I found the freedom that comes when I play the hand that I am dealt to its fullest capacity instead of wishing things were different. Here is The Number One Thing Needed for the Creative Revolution (This is Absolutely Essential!).

Carrie Ziegler 9/12/22 Carrie Ziegler 9/12/22

Filling the Creative Well

There is an Ebb and Flow to the creative life. We need time to rest, to gather imagery and ideas. That is exactly what I did on my latest backpacking trip with my family.

Carrie Ziegler 11/5/21 Carrie Ziegler 11/5/21

Fear of Failure or Fear of Success?

I was asked the other day what I would tell beginning artists and activists about how to overcome the fear of failure. Read on to see what I discovered within myself.

Carrie Ziegler 3/21/18 Carrie Ziegler 3/21/18

Artist Statement

I recently updated my artist statement for a proposal and thought I would share! My artworks explore the interface between participant, viewer, and subject, resulting in immersive works that compel change. They are process oriented, drawing from relevant environmental and social issues. The finished artworks themselves are multi-layered, pulling the viewer in. The underlying collaboration and community participation is Art in Action.

Carrie Ziegler 12/1/17 Carrie Ziegler 12/1/17

Well, Here Goes Something

Hey Friends, Do you ever get sidetracked by those silly online quizzes? I just did. I woke up early to write, and ended up checking my email, reading a blog post, and taking this Life Assessment quiz. It was all a way to procrastinate actually writing, which is one of the things I’m actively practicing right now. My writing muscles are still weak, so it’s not easy.

Carrie Ziegler 3/3/17 Carrie Ziegler 3/3/17

Moving From the Center and Into Action: Part 3

Of all of the places I could really move into action, why climate change? This is a question that I find somewhat difficult to answer as there are so many elements involved. Let’s see if I can break it down. It’s an opportunity for me to learn.