SANDY LIBERTINI
Grange Insurance Audubon Center Engagement Manager
Visit Scioto Audubon Metro Park through February 28, 2025 to see a vibrant outdoor art exhibit outside the Grange Insurance Audubon Center. Project Holocene is an international art exhibit focused on animal conservation and created by artist Russell Ronat. The project features large, illuminated paintings of many species of endangered animals. The paintings show the beauty and fragility of the species represented and help build awareness around the importance of protecting biodiversity. A wide variety of endangered insects, birds, reptiles, aquatic creatures and mammals are represented. Project Holocene has been on display at zoos and museums around the world.
The artist has worked with a variety of conservation organizations. This winter the Grange Insurance Audubon Center will be displaying a selection of insects and birds from the artists’ collection. Signs with QR codes are located near each of the five illuminated paintings on display, providing more information about the wildlife and their current conservation status. This outdoor art installation is sponsored by the Greater Columbus Arts Council and Mercy Tree & Landscaping.
Explore this outdoor exhibit after dark for the best viewing experience. Project Holocene is open now and continues through February 28, 2025. Scioto Audubon Metro Park is open every day until 8pm!
To learn more about artist Russell Ronat and Project Holocene please visit projectholocene.com