FREE AIR. Art. Ritual & Climate Action. Transform pollution into purpose.

FREE AIR: A Workshop of Art, Ritual & Climate Action
Join queer artist and activist John DeFaro at Green Space Miami for an immersive eco-art experience inspired by his award-winning No Coffee Table sculptures, currently on display at the venue. In a safe, inclusive space, transform incense sticks—symbols of pollution and harmful carcinogenic smoke—into bold 3D eco-art that radiates defiance and raw creativity.

Air is free, yet human neglect threatens its purity, putting this fundamental right at risk. Why are we so captivated by fire, smoke, and ritual scent while overlooking their unseen harm? This workshop invites you to confront that cultural complacency and rethink practices that pollute our homes and environment. Participants will paint the incense sticks using ‘tomorrow’s artist’ recycled paint, rendering the objects obsolete as they are secured within and on salvaged Miami-Dade County pine bases crafted by Nick Gilmore—transforming the harmful into the enduring art piece.

Engage in meaningful discussions with special guests Niurca Marquez and Nick Gilmore as we reimagine healing rituals that uplift both personal and planetary well-being. Leave empowered with your own eco-art maquette (small version of a larger envisioned sculpture) and a renewed commitment to environmental justice.

Host or Publisher John DeFaro