Earth Tones: People and Stories of LA Compost
A digital exhibition celebrating community composting across Los Angeles.
Context of the exhibit/why it matters.
There’s a disconnect with our food system/waste management in Los Angeles. (problem)
Angelenos have found new ways to revive their connection to the land via composting, gardening, etc while building community. (solution)
In the of Fall 2025, Angeleno artist and illustrator, Adriana Barrera, led four sessions of Earth Tones: Portrait and Painting workshops in collaboration with LA Compost. Taking place in green spaces across LA, community composters where immersed into a creative process rooted in connection to nature and community. Attendees created their own art to express and reflect on what composting means to them and how it connects them to Los Angeles.
Their artwork has been digitized and converted into a digital exhibition to highlight the many ways individuals connect to the land. These shared experiences offer space for recognition, inspiration, and the possibility of composting as a practice rooted in care and belonging.
What’s your story?
As you browse the collection, we invite you to reflect on your own connection to the land. What beliefs or experiences have influenced the ways you care for the places you call home?
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