Melissa Nees Hauger

Through our discussions in the RSA, I was introduced to the concept of the Anthropocene: the present day age in which scientists say we have significantly altered the Earth through human activity, from global warming to changes in our atmosphere, oceans, and animal populations. From our conversations and lectures, I was struck with the realization of just how finite our resources are and how we as humans keep consuming, without much thought as to what may be left for the future.

In my research for this project, I came across satellite images from all over the earth, so beautifully breathtaking that many looked more like paintings instead of photographs. It was a reminder to me that God has made us stewards of this magnificent planet, and just how when Moses struck the rock and the water poured out, how much longer can we keep striking the earth and expecting resources to be abundantly available?

Fissures and Changing Currents juxtapose the beauty of God’s creation with the imminent threat of something building below the surface. Will we change our ways to save our resources, or will we continue on a path of apathetic destruction and consumption? 

About Melissa

Melissa Nees Hauger is an artist and printmaker. Born and raised in Indiana, she is a graduate of Purdue University with a BA in Visual Communication Design. Her most current work combines the use of monoprinting, lithography, collagraphy, and mixed media collage. She is a member of the 67th Street Printmakers in Indianapolis, and her work has been shown at various galleries and establishments throughout Indiana and the world.