Online Program to Discuss Climate Change Through Artwork

The Hayward Area Historical Society is hosting an online program to discuss climate change with local artist and environmentalist Jennifer Koney. The artist will discuss the long-term effect of sea levels rising, as well as her process for creating her paintings. The webinar will take place on Saturday, June 11 at 11 am.

Koney, a retired parks employee, was inspired to create her series of paintings as a response to climate change. Her process of pouring and protecting images of glaciers and icebergs reflect the subject matter itself: inundation and sea-level rise. Each painting has a horizon line at 55 inches from the floor for the viewer to experience just how much the San Francisco Bay is expected to rise by the year 2100 as a direct and tangible mark made physical.

Pre-registration is required to attend the event online. There is a suggested $10 donation to help support this and future online programming offered by the Historical Society. To register or for more information, please visit www.haywardareahistory.org.