Michael James Fox

In what ways does nature inspire or inform your work?

Nature is open for interpretation yet also doesn’t require that I understand, I find that reassuring. I’m a trauma survivor, I find abstraction a vital tool for making sense of things I don’t always have language for. When I have felt lost nature has allowed me to imagine alternatives.

What does it mean to you to be part of a thriving ecosystem?

We are in a pandemic and the planet is telling us to slow things down. It feels like an important moment to re-evaluate our actions and hold ourselves more accountable. We all need to figure out how we can show up best for ourselves and each other. Community, knowing my role, small actions, my creative practice, my relationships that’s my ecosystem right now.