Marbleized Oil From The Gulf of Mexico

Marbleized Oil From the Gulf of Mexico traces her journey to the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 to witness firsthand the effects of the historic oil spill generated by British Petroleum. The book also documents the genesis and production of artwork by Lisa Moren, who collected quantities of spilled oil and actively utilized it in the creation of multiple series of prints. The unique visual imagery contained within these prints brings to life the organic beauty of this natural material as well as its powerful presence as a fossil fuel in contemporary culture. Published by the Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture, Marbleized Oil From the Gulf of Mexico is the inaugural title of the CADVC’s new publication series devoted to UMBC faculty research in the areas of art, science, and the environment. Conceived by Lisa Moren, Professor in the Visual Arts Department at UMBC, and supported by Center for Interdisciplinary Research in the Creative Arts (CIRCA), and the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), and Captain Patrick Dickerman, a third generation fisherman of the Gulf of Mexico.