The collective works of Olivia Zhang, Oluwaseun Ogundimu, Elijah Valerjev, Justin Nunn, Kaila Holland, Bobby Dellinger, Asenette Ruiz, Laken Sylvander, Raissa Xie and Anjali Nair represent a diverse and interdisciplinary approach to addressing the climate crisis through the power of radical imagination. This artist cohort intertwines personal narratives, scientific data, historical reflection, and multimedia artistry to envision a future that is deeply informed by present environmental challenges, the realities of grief and suffering, compelled by the urgency to act, and brimming with innovative visions of “irresistible futures.”

Together, these works highlight the importance of centering imagination in the fight for a thriving Earth. The artists' multidisciplinary approaches—ranging from visual arts and music to storytelling and performance—demonstrate that creativity and imagination are not just valuable experimentations, but necessary tools in envisioning and crafting a liveable future. By bringing diverse perspectives and intersectional themes to the forefront, these young artists emphasize the interconnectedness of social, environmental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Their visionary work underscores the urgent need to reimagine our relationship with the Earth and each other, fostering a collective hope and actionable pathways for a better world in 2075 and beyond.

The contours of our collective destiny are too often shaped by a limited spectrum of perspectives rooted in Western, settler-colonial worldviews; a widely accepted vision of succumbing to a dystopian narrative preordained by a select few. This project asks: How would you reimagine a desirable climate future in the year 2075? The call for proposals that produced this cohort was an invitation to young people from frontline, BIPOC, queer, and other communities who experience the undue burdens of climate change while simultaneously demonstrating the innovation and resilience required to build new realities. Centering the experiences, knowledge, and alternative ways of knowing of these communities is crucial in shaping our collective understanding of climate futures. By amplifying the voices of frontline communities, we collectively build a more inclusive and equitable vision of the future.

The futures these artists conjure are not just a distant dream but a call to action today. Their work inspires us to think creatively and act boldly, recognizing that the solutions to climate change lie in our ability to envision new possibilities and engage with the world in innovative ways. It is through the lens of speculative future building that we can confront the crises of our time and build a resilient, harmonious future.

With loving belief in that future,

Onward.