I would like to thank the @skagitwatershedcouncil for the opportunity to collaborate on two meaningful projects. One (pending) for their website and the other for the promotional poster for “Salmon Day At The Market”, taking place on September 6th at The Riverwalk Plaza in Downtown Mount Vernon Washington.
As an environmental artist, I am committed to creating work that raises awareness about endangered species and the ecosystems they depend on. The design of the poster is meant to reflect the strong connection between the Skagit River and the communities, cultures, and wildlife it supports. The circular motif symbolizes hope and unity among native traditions, farming and fishing cultures, and the surrounding wild lands.
A meaningful part of this work is my “legacy feathers”, which carry a connection to the coastal neighboring tribes that honor the salmon’s life cycle. These feathers symbolize the winged beings who like salmon, depend on the abundance of the region’s natural resources. Their presence in the artwork represents the sacred balance between land, water, and sky, and the shared responsibility to protect what sustains us all.
I recognize that the Skagit River is one of the last best hopes for protecting Chinook salmon, with approximately 50 percent of the Puget Sound population originating from this watershed. All salmon are connected to this river, and your support plays a crucial role in protecting their future.
‘Since 1997, the Skagit Watershed Council has led efforts to bring people together through habitat restoration, public education, and collaborative partnerships to protect and restore salmon ecosystems.’
I am honored to contribute my art to that mission and deeply grateful for this opportunity.
🎨Medium: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Sumi Ink
©Ramon Shiloh/2025
