contemporary & environmental art — nature is the inspiration

ART NATURE ENVIRONMENT BEAUTY
Redefining responses how we engage with environmental changes
Vivienne is an artist who works with our evolving natural environment that is influenced by the planetary changes. Through ink paintings, printmaking, sculpture and filmmaking she portrays our delicate ecosystems. The observation of nature serves as an overarching theme, capturing the subtle changes that occur within the 72 Japanese micro seasons.
These observations lead to a series of ongoing projects. Her work invites reflection on our cultural tradition, how we perceive information, and our engagement with the natural world of which we are part of.
Through extensive research on climate change and pollution, Vivienne's art reflects on the loss of biodiversity, portraying future foods and endangered plants thriving in changing climates. Her work emphasises the criticality of food security, whilst also addressing clean air, fresh water, and soil health.
Vivienne communicates her knowledge through her art and through the sustainable art curricula she is developing and teaching in her education programmes, aiming to inspire collective efforts within communities by promoting learning about nature-based solutions and actionable steps we can take — helping people feel more hopeful, empowered, and encouraged to make a change. Her projects align with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal 2 (Zero Hunger, focusing on food security).
Her diverse work also explores the life cycle of plants, especially their journey to seed production. There is a special focus on how to manage and preserve the knowledge she gathers along the way, as we are all students learning to adapt to climate shifts.
She receives direct advice from scientists, ethicists, and philosophers. Her projects invite collective thought, conversation, and critical reflection on the important role art plays in our evolving relationship with nature.
Vivienne’s sustainable approach is reflected in her careful selection of natural materials. For her long-term projects, she sources traditional materials — ink, paper and brushes — directly from Japanese shokunin — craftspeople. Her art weaves connections to people, place, and the fragile beauty of what remains.
'Nature holds the key to our cognitive, intellectual, spiritual and aesthetic fulfilment' E. O. Wilson
Explore 15 ongoing environmental projects
Vivienne likes to work on long-term projects, regularly adding her new learnings from her research, investigations and collaboration with her advisors.
An invitation to connect with the natural world:
Other studio activities
International exhibitions, art education—including the development of a sustainable primary and secondary school art syllabus, classes, talks, and workshops—as well as collaborations with advisors, commissions, books, artist residencies, and a focus on using natural art materials.
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Exhibitions
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Sustainable Art Education________Art Classes, Workshops & Talks
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Commissions
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Advisory Board
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What The Silence Grew - Books - Publications
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Atelier Parallel - Prints
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Artist Residencies
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Studio Insight
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Paper
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Ink
NEWS
Solo exhibition
31 May - 3 August 2025 | OmVed Gardens, London
INTO THE SEEDS OF TIME
is an exhibition presenting Vivienne’s work and her year-long residency at OmVed Gardens. The show combines films, sculptures and Japanese ink paintings exploring the journey of beans from seed to harvest, their potential for human and planetary health and the influence of Japanese culture in Schadinsky’s work.
Visiting the exhibition is an opportunity to discover OmVed Gardens’ brand new centre for ecology, food and creativity.
For more info https://omvedgardens.com/into-the-seeds-of-time
Workshops
Vivienne will be running 4 ink workshops.
For more information and to book - read more here.
Talk
Vivienne and Dr Helen Barnard - Climate Ethicist - will be in conversation about:
Creativity, Responsibility & Hope in the Climate Crisis
For more information and to book - read more here.
