Sventura: Island of Misfortune
I am working on a children’s book concept called Sventura, an allegory for our world. The inhabitants of the island have gone gray, a metaphor for our current geological epoch – one in which nuclear radiation is a part of our DNA. Sventura is meant to remind us that we are inextricably connected to our environment. In the story of Sventura, the children restore color to the island using natural and humanmade systems of communication. I have explored the concept using art exhibits, installations, and performances, sometimes involving the children.
