“SERENITY”: This work by Sejal Ashar is part of “Earth Song Refrain: BIPOC Artists on the Climate and the Environment,” a group exhibition curated by Art Against Racism, on view through January 12 at the Princeton Public Library.

“Earth Song Refrain: BIPOC Artists on the Climate and the Environment,” a group exhibition curated by Art Against Racism now showing at the Princeton Public Library, will close on January 12.

The exhibition presents the perspectives of visual artists and poets of color on the climate crisis and environmental challenges threatening the Earth’s health. Inspired by Michael Jackson’s environmental anthem “Earth Song,” this group exhibition reflects a tradition of Black and Brown artists using art to address issues related to mankind’s behavior and relationship to the planet, including the consequences of global warming, environmental racism, and climate change.

“People of color around the world have been vocal advocates and educators around the climate and environmental crisis for decades. This exhibition brings together a very diverse group of voices, through poetry and visual art, to inspire others to appreciate and work towards a healthier planet,” said Rhinold Ponder, curator and executive director of Art Against Racism.

“Art Against Racism has been expanding opportunities for artists, especially artists of color, to share their visions and views on a myriad of concerns that touch us all,” continued Ponder. “The art in this special exhibition is a beautiful, sobering and provocative collection. The Princeton Public Library was the perfect partner and venue for this exhibition.”

Creatives with work in the exhibition include visual artists Sejal Ashar, Marlon Davila, Spriha Gupta, Anandi Ramanathan, Nancy Shell, and Jennifer Tungol and poets Liz Chang, Monah Yancy, and Princeton University student Nyla Harvey.

Art Against Racism is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to employ the arts to eliminate racism and build a healthier anti-racist society. AAR’s work is supported by grants from the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund.