Samara Garcia is an artist from the Eastern Coachella Valley. Her 3 painting series are below.
Tall Buildings Polluting
This painting shows a city skyline with a tall building and a shorter one, with dark smoke coming from a chimney. The grey and blue colors make it look gloomy and show the effects of air pollution. The birds in the sky contrast with the pollution, showing the struggle of wildlife.
Untitled
This painting of Earth shows the beauty of our planet with green landmasses and blue oceans. However, the hazy blending of colors symbolizes the impact of air pollution on ecosystems and climate change. With no action, our vibrant world may become clouded by smog and environmental degradation.
Untitled
This painting shows the harmful effects of pollution with litter like a discarded cup, crumpled paper, a cigarette, and a plastic bag on the road. These waste items highlight human negligence and contribute to environmental degradation, especially air and land pollution. The trash emphasizes how everyday items contribute to pollution and the need for better waste management.