North Country art students envision Plattsburgh in the year 2124
The Strand Center for the Arts is currently showcasing a new exhibit titled "2124: Plattsburgh in One Hundred Years."
The Strand Center for the Arts is currently showcasing a new exhibit titled "2124: Plattsburgh in One Hundred Years."
The Strand Center for the Arts is currently showcasing a new exhibit titled "2124: Plattsburgh in One Hundred Years."
Have you ever wondered what Plattsburgh and the North Country will look like 100 years from now? Dozens of local students have their artwork on display in downtown Plattsburgh, providing intriguing glimpses into the future.
In the year 2024, the Adirondacks are known for their pristine nature and abundant wildlife. However, Plattsburgh City School District third-grade student Eloise Lyons has a different vision for the mountains in the year 2124.
In two of her paintings, she imagines extreme weather overtaking the region, forcing animals from the Adirondacks to relocate to the city of Plattsburgh.
"The wind is going to blow everything and the trees down, and some animals won't have some places to live. Life is going to grow in the city. So, they're going to move there, so they have places to live," Eloise said.
The Strand Center for the Arts is currently showcasing a new exhibit titled "2124: Plattsburgh in One Hundred Years." The gallery features dozens of drawings, paintings, and sculptures by Northern New York art students from pre-K through 12th grade. They were tasked with envisioning what Plattsburgh will look like in a century.
"I think it's very interesting to see kids that are so young have this idea in their head. A lot of it is based on current events like climate change and global warming that they are depicting in their artwork," said Elsa Koop-Angelicola, gallery coordinator at the Strand Center for the Arts.
Another Plattsburgh third-grade student, Maia Bamber, also predicts climate change will be present in 100 years. One of her paintings depicts animals taking over the planet due to extreme weather. Additionally, Maia envisions people using flying cars in Plattsburgh by 2124.
"In 100 years, maybe people will be more into technology and have experimented more and thought more about what could be in this city," Maia said.
Some of the artwork is available for sale, while others are for display only. The exhibit is free and will be open until Saturday, May 25. Through their creative expressions, local young minds are finding unique ways to explore and contemplate the future.
"The more knowledge that kids have of what's going on in the world right now, it can be exemplified through their artwork. They can send a message through their artwork," Koop-Angelicola said, highlighting the importance of artistic expression in understanding and addressing current and future challenges.
