SIGN
CulturePrince Edward Island
Dimensions1.5 x 67.5 x 170.5 cm (9/16 x 26 9/16 x 67 1/8 in.)
Credit LineAlexis Bulman, 2023
Object numberHF.2023.41.3
DescriptionA large climate change themed picket sign made of cardboard with a 4x1x122cm wooden handle stapled behind the cardboard. The front of the sign features five sections of cardboard. At the top are eight yellow-gold “fish” with black “x’s” over their eyes emerging from a white bowl. Below, on red, blue, yellow, and green pieces of cardboard is black font which says “Oceans Are Warm Algae Is Blue We Can’t Survive On Fishkill Stew”. The reverse of the sign is exposed cardboard with images and instructions for other purposes. Narrative
On
Friday, September 15th, 2023, Islanders gathered outside the Honorable
George Coles building on Richmond St., Charlottetown to take part in the Global
Climate Strike, a global event in which concerned citizens made calls for the divestment
of fossil finance and investment in renewable energy projects. Ahead of the strike,
CreativePEI held a sign-making session with artist Alexis Bulman where
participants were given the opportunity to express their climate concerns. More than
100 attendees walked through downtown Charlottetown calling for change from all
levels of government to address climate change.
