MLT Library unveils a new exhibit that explores climate change, recovery, and healing

Mountlake Terrace artist and Illustrator Kate Rose JohnsonA new exhibit will be displayed at the Mountlake Terrace Library in May.

Johnson will be displaying a selection of abstract landscapes. She said that these paintings and mixed media reflect her concerns about climate change.

Her art seeks to “bear witness to these places that we all call home, by observing the ways in which we are all interconnected,” added Johnson. It encourages reflection and celebrates the environment. Within are themes of healing and recovery – on a personal level and at a global level.

A portion of her profits goes to Only One, an organization that focuses on climate change.

Johnson, originally from Maine has made Mountlake Terrace her home for the past four year.

“I love the access to wild areas while also being close enough to the city that it’s not a hassle to get downtown,” she said. “It’s kind of this perfect little pocket for owning a home and having the best of both worlds.”

She was a past contributor to Arts of the Terrace Juried art Show. After a pandemic hiatus, the show will resume this fall. It is scheduled for September 24-Oct.

The city coordinates the monthly exhibits at the library Arts Advisory Commission. The Mountlake Terrace Library hours are Monday through Tuesday 10 a.m.-7: p.m., Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-6 pm, and Sunday 1-5 pm.