{"id":276,"date":"2026-01-23T20:22:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T01:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/?page_id=276"},"modified":"2026-01-23T20:22:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T01:22:21","slug":"whale-bag","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/whale-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"Whale Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lauryn Ringer (she\/her)<br \/>Student<br \/><strong><em>Whale Bag<\/em><\/strong><br \/>Crochet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_2284-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_2284-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_2284-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_2284-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_2284-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_2284-1-1568x2091.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2026\/01\/IMG_2284-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2025\/12\/IMG_2283-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2025\/12\/IMG_2283-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2025\/12\/IMG_2283-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2025\/12\/IMG_2283-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2025\/12\/IMG_2283-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2025\/12\/IMG_2283-1568x2091.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/files\/2025\/12\/IMG_2283-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artist Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I created this piece as a reminder that pollution kills. The front shows a lively and healthy blue whale where the back shows a dead whale tangled in trash. Through art I am promoting awareness of plastic pollution in our oceans, to try to get the bigger picture to the public and whoever sees my art. Creativity is a powerful tool to send a message to the public, and I encourage everyone to consider where your trash goes after you\u2019re done with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This piece is a mix of my two favorite forms of art, crochet and beaded embroidery. It was the hobby of my great grandmother, grandmother, and aunt, and I continue their legacy by using their materials and continuing where they left off. Additionally, I decided to create an environmental piece because I have a deep connection to nature and the protection it provides. So in turn we should protect our environment and be advocates for animals that cannot speak for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/rsenr-inclusive-arts-initiative\/2025-2026-inclusive-arts-initiative-gallery\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"221\">2025\/2026 Inclusive Arts Initiative Gallery &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lauryn Ringer (she\/her)StudentWhale BagCrochet Artist Statement I created this piece as a reminder that pollution kills. The front shows a lively and healthy blue whale where the back shows a dead whale tangled in trash. 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