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“Rising Action” For The Chattanooga Art + Climate Project

WUTC | By Ray Bassett

Published July 16, 2024 at 5:15 PM EDT

Parts of the sculptures of “Rising Action.”

Inflatable sculptures that represent fire and water - heat and flooding - in a changing climate are the heart of a new public art exhibition here in Chattanooga.

“Rising Action” is the work of New York artist Adam Frelin - and part of the Chattanooga Art + Climate Project.

The exhibition debuts at Crabtree Farms on Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM.

I spoke with Brianna Jones of the nonprofit ArtsBuild, which is involved in the Art + Climate Project - and Adam Frelin.