A few years ago, there seemed to be more animal carnage on our highways than normal. Vehicle collisions with wildlife seemed to be on the increase. Twinned highways and speed are initially the problem, then in 2008, it increased again. Driving distracted by cell phone use showed a dramatic jump in highway accidents. That is when I started this journey of understanding how nature is affected by anomalies of large amounts of carnage at one time. Yes, nature can clean up, but how is it affected?
I thought I could try and bring awareness through visual art exhibitions and education, but soon realized the Insurance companies, auto repair businesses, the Highways Department, and cell phone providers really didn't want to talk about the problem. They spent money on deer and moose awareness signage and fencing sections of highways; the animals either jumped or went around the fences. (Nothing much has changed)
Deboning the Prairie is an exhibition presently on at the Art Gallery, Frances Morrison Library in Saskatoon. It runs from October 30 – November 26, 2025. If a school wishes a tour of the show and talk, please contact me.
This exhibition is available to Public Galleries and Museums. Please reach out to arrange.