RISE St. James is a faith-based environmental activist organization led by Sharon Lavigne that works to protect St. James Parish against petrochemical expansion. We are raising funds to support their fight against Formosa and environmental racism in Louisiana.

You can help by donating for a chance to win this painting, collaboratively made during the Hope Springs Eternal event by dancers, musicians, artists, and 50+ supporters of RISE St. James, using earth gathered from the land they are fighting to protect. 

Against Formosa / Toward Repair, 2024
Collaboratively made in New Orleans by RISE St. James, Mélange Dance Company, Delachaise Ensemble, and 50+ community members, with soil from the contested Buena Vista Plantation site, oak ink, and water-soluble charcoal

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(2) 40 x 40 x 2 in stretched canvas

This painting is a collective expression of grief and resistance made by community, for community, in support of community. In this spirit, the “winner” of the raffle will become the steward of the painting, caring for its message within their home and by allowing it to be shown publicly whenever possible.