Brian Patterson - Intermission for Deleted (2018)

“The aim of this piece is to present the implications of the imminent mass extinction at a pace that the viewer can integrate without overwhelm or despair. While making this piece I contemplated the objective fact that 99.9% of all species to ever live on Earth have gone extinct. Such a premise may instill despair or surrender, but it also reveals the beauty of humanity’s power both to destroy the planet but also save and serve her as well. I strongly believe the courage and focus that a calm mind and compassionate heart allow is our only hope of survival.”