Peruvian visual artist Caro Arevalo will be sharing how art making has become, for her, a doorway to explore both her own inner worlds and a means to foster a deeper connection with the natural world. Caro will share with us the meticulous microscopic observation and research that goes into all of her paintings. She will also share with us the important role ceremony, intentional time in nature and learning with elders has in her creative process. showcasing examples of the deepening connection with nature. The intersection in between science and spirituality are the doorways to her creative expression and we will see an in-depth look into these throughout this conference.

Drawing from her own experiences, Caro will offer practical strategies and techniques to cultivate curiosity in art making and deepen our relationship with the natural world. How can we dive deeper into our personal relationships with non-human kin? How can we become citizen scientists and explore nature in our own ways? Attendees can expect inspirational insights that can be applied to their own creative practices and daily lives, regardless of their current relationship to creativity. She will also be sharing with us some practical ways in which we can all get more curious about art making and deepen our relationship with nature through it.