Breathe Deep Series

Artist Statement

"By polluting our oceans, not mitigating CO2 emissions and destroying our biodiversity, we are killing our planet. Let us face it, there is no planet B." — Emmanuel Macron

Breathe Deep, an artistic collaboration between Jill Drllevich and Craig Breitbach, speaks to the beauty and purpose of our forests, the lungs of the planet. Both Drllevich and Breitbach grew up with a deep appreciation and affection for nature as is evident in their artwork.

The stark black of the nuclear reactor blade combined with the light shining through the open spaces creates a sense of balance that mimics a walk in the forest. The raw aesthetic of the log base retains saw marks, reminding us of all that is possible when humans and nature work together.