Global Warming is Ruining My Home: Turtle

Shelbey Leco

My work is an examination of the impact global warming has on our planet. Specifically, the piece focuses on turtles. In my piece, you will notice how the turtle is dissected, which represents the rapid decrease in turtle populations since they are unable to lay their eggs on high temperature sands. I also used the imagery of the sun to represent heat and bright almost harsh colors that are uncomfortable to the viewers’ eye.

Growing up in Southeast Louisiana, outside of New Orleans, Shelbey was always inspired by art and nature. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education in Urban Society with disciplines in: education, English, and anthropology at the University of New Orleans. Shelbey spends most of her time creating mixed media art, poetry, and creative nonfiction.