oil painting; 20×16”

“Shredded Sustainability laments our fragmented environment and unsustainable habits. Consumerism ravages ecosystems, replacing organic vibrance with artificial color. Humanity has cultivated unsustainable habits that’re harming our planet. I’m inviting the viewer to contemplate how this shift occurred, our role in this cycle, and the urgent changes we need to make to protect our planet.”

ARTIST BIO: Ian McIlvain creates art to build conversations, cultivate awareness, and further social change. He is an undergrad at Xavier University majoring in Art with concentrations in Painting and Printmaking, plus minors in “Arts Administration” and “Entrepreneurship and Innovation”. He explores how art challenges perceptions and serves as a platform for advocacy and awareness.