Collection: Sea Change: The Art of Karen Hackenberg

December 7, 2024 - April 6, 2025

Karen Hackenberg’s art features a playful yet thought-provoking taxonomy of imagined postconsumer sea creatures. Using traditional mediums such as oil and gouache, she meticulously transforms beach trash into captivating visual narratives. Her work creates a striking juxtaposition between form and idea, encouraging viewers to reflect on the environmental impact of human activity.

Inspired by the artist’s vibrant expressions of environmental concern, TAM is using the mounting of Sea Change as the impetus to reconsider sustainability in its own practices. Programming for Sea Change is motivated by Hackenberg’s work and community partners using art as a conduit for climate action.