Making an Artist’s Case for Nature with Mary Edna Fraser
On this episode, we sit down with Mary Edna Fraser, a Charleston-based artist and environmental activist. An expert on the ancient method of Batik on silk, Mary Edna makes the artist’s case for nature by bridging art and science to bring messages of conservation, stewardship, and environmental awareness to her art. As Mary Edna walks us through her design process and discusses her scientific collaborations, she inspires us to make art (and do it as much as possible!), to be proactive for the things we care about, to be adventurous, and to never stop learning.
To learn more about Mary Edna Fraser:
Visit her website (MaryEdna.com)
Check out her YouTube Channel (@MaryEdnaFraser)
Explore her advocacy website (DeleteApathy.com)
Sign up for her course at John C Campbell Folk School this October titled “Mapping Your Personal Landscape-Batik on Silk”
Conversing with Nature is hosted by Dr. Liz Fly, edited by Nicole Pehl, and produced by The Nature Conservancy. Original music provided by Matt Williams, cover art designed by Amy Nguyen, and funding provided by the Therblig Foundation.
Published: May 23, 2025
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