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Meet Emmette Lewis — a South African and Canadian transdisciplinary artist based in Toronto, Ontario, whose work explores identity, immigration, displacement, and our relationship with the environment. At Art in Motion – ECO Art Expressions, Emmette shares how growing up in British Columbia’s diverse natural landscape shaped their creative perspective, blending environmental influence with the traditional stylistic practices of South African art. Through texture, symbolism, and recycled materials, Emmette’s work invites viewers to reflect on the impact of textile waste and the responsibility we share within our ecosystems. Their featured work, Textile Rabbits Ed 5, uses discarded textiles and the symbolism of rabbits to examine overproduction, consumption, and accountability. This interview highlights the power of art to transform environmental awareness into visual storytelling — connecting culture, memory, identity, and sustainability. Powered by Ancestry Footsteps, Diane Bosworth Artist Interview Produced by Yoshi Idea Production #EmmetteLewis #EcoArtExpressions #ArtInMotion #ECOArt #SustainableArt

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