Chelsea Miller knew she didn't like the idea of the proposed Northern Gateway project, but the photography student didn't know what she could do for the anti-pipeline cause.
That changed when she attended a poetry reading to the topic and realized artists did have a way to send a message about the megaproject.
The fruit of Miller's work went on display Thursday night at UNBC as a photo exhibit called Portraits of a Pipeline.
Miller, who when not in Prince George studies photography in Australia, decided to produce a show she hopes will get people thinking about the possible effects of an oil spill in northern B.C.
The exhibit isn't your typical nature shots of the region. Using a contemporary style, Miller covered her subjects in a fake oil-like substance and placed them in natural settings in B.C. She also included some self-portraits in the set.
Miller is looking forward to the current show at UNBC and is hoping to get her work shown at Two Rivers Gallery next year.
With winter weather here, Miller is also looking to add to the exhibit with some winter shots along a similar theme. She said it's important to remember the harsh winter conditions the pipeline will cross.
The exhibit, sponsored by the UBC Arts Council, runs until Dec. 23.
