An ode to living on earth by Oliver Jeffers

An ode to living on earth by Oliver Jeffers.

About Oliver Jeffers: Oliver Jeffers is a visual artist and author working in painting, bookmaking, illustration, collage, performance and sculpture. Curiosity and humour are underlying themes throughout Oliver’s practice as an artist and storyteller. While investigating the ways the human mind understands its world, his work also functions as comic relief in the face of futility. Oliver Jeffers, a visual artist, beautifully encapsulates the essence of being human on Earth in his poetic talk titled “An Ode to Living on Earth.” In this heartfelt letter to his son, he shares pearls of wisdom and observations about existence and the diversity of life.

Jeffers describes life on Earth as a “beautiful, fragile drama.” Our existence is both intricate and delicate, filled with moments of joy, sorrow, and wonder. He emphasizes that we are part of a grand narrative, connected to every living being and the vast cosmos.

If we were to explain our existence to a newborn, what would we say? Jeffers suggests that we ponder this question deeply. He encourages us to reflect on our purpose, our interconnectedness, and the responsibility we bear for the planet and each other.

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