"It would seem that the time has come for the creationof a vast new public landscape.... By interweaving [hu]man's construct withthe profuse phenomena of nature--water, geological formations, plants and animals in their natural habitats--it might be possible to shift away from a world oriented to power and profit, to a world oriented to life."
- Patricia Johanson
Ecological restoration projects usually involve long-term commitments that help reclaim and restore ecological systems. Ecological restoration artists attempt to alert viewers to environmental issues and problems through shock, humor, and educational documentation. They seek to educate the public to the systemic character of bioregions through the use of ritual, performance, and process drama. Some ecological artists engage people directly in environmental activities or actions by confronting environmentally unhealthy practices with social, ethical, and moral ecological concerns.
To explore ideas about ecological restoration, select one of the following artists:
| Artist | Artwork |
| Mel Chin | Revival Field |
| Agnes Denes | Battery Wheat Field |
| Helen and Newton Harrison | Lagoon Cycle |
| Mierle Ukeles | Flow City |