Beyond the Horizon

An environmental quilt on display at the State Museum in the State Capitol complex of downtown Baton Rouge, Beyond the Horizon, will be on display through the end of June. Here's the release from the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana. Environmentalists Without Borders, an organization currently under the leadership of Penny Meaux Edwards, paid for Beyond the Horizon.

The quilt symbolizes the delicate ecosystem of Louisiana's wetlands and the magnificent nature of our wildlife areas. The quilt is of a pelican emerging from muddy Gulf of Mexico waters into beautiful sunlight. The theme calls to mind recent oil spills in the Gulf, but the theme of the exhibit is deeper. It also draws attention to the responsibility of state citizens to abstain from ecologically unfriendly principles. Thoughtfulness of action resounds in many dimensions. Oil and petroleum distillate runoffs, litter and garbage, these are things that hurt the beauty of our state. Care begins at home, and we should all care deeply. Tourism and our economy will thrive if everyone does their part.

The museum is open to the public free of admission Tuesday through Friday. The museum has wheelchair access. The quilt will tour other museums after that.

[Original state release document prepared by Jacques Berry]