Salamander in the Fog: Photography, Printmaking & Land Stewardship (Visiting Artist, Erina Alejo)

This winter, join photographer and cultural worker Erina Alejo to build resilience through photography, printmaking, and visual criticism. In an era of digital spectacles, doomscrolling, and ecological uncertainty, how can artmaking sustain us? Guided by the spirit of the Bay Area fog and prescribed fires, we cultivate local environments into living classrooms. Through discussions on critical theory, technology, field experiences, and insights from guest scientists, visual artists, and public thinkers, you'll create a dynamic portfolio grounded in anti-displacement organizing, land stewardship, abolition, and disability justice. Coursework includes guest visits by notable Bay Area artists and thinkers, and an off-site trip to observe a prescribed burn to restore land health and prevent wildfires. Salamander in the Fog: Photography, Printmaking, and Land Stewardship is an Institute for Diversity in the Arts Core Course. Students who are interested in our Artists in Resonance (AiR,) Lyric McHenry Community Arts Fellowship, and IDA Fellowship are strongly encouraged to enroll.