I’m pleased to announce that Summer ’76 has been selected by editor Polly Bates to appear in ARTISTS RESPONDING TO Issue 3 . The Magazine , available in July 2022 can be purchased as a physical A4 copy or digitally via the on-line shop.
“Catherine Hill reflects on the summer of 1976, the hottest summer of the 1970’s. Hill was oblivious to the water crisis growing all around her, as she was only 7 years old at the time, which resulted in the ‘Drought Act’ on 6th August 1976. There were serious emergency powers to reduce or turn off domestic and industrial water supplies. Hill now realises the signs of Global Warming were there for all to see. – We begin this week with a similar state of emergency, where the climate crisis is unavoidable. But we don’t have the luxury of waiting another 46 years for real action.”
Polly Bates
“ARTISTS RESPONDING TO … Magazine approaches paramount news and world happenings through the eyes of international artists, creatives and writers. We use creative depictions and literature to highlight current world issues, news and movements that aren’t getting the attention that they deserve. A political and environmental platform to help ignite conversations and spread awareness through visual and written poetic responses. Issue 3 includes an eclectic range of paintings, sculptures, drawings, textiles, photography, digital art, photography, you name it! A.R.T. Magazine is a quarterly publication, curated and designed by London-based Fine Artist Polly Bates.”