Haley Mellin: Art that protects Nature

Since 2017, Haley Mellin has turned art into action through her nonprofit Art into Acres, helping protect millions of hectares of wilderness with the support of artists, collectors, and museums.Her works raise funds to protect natural areas and support Indigenous communities, proving that real conservation often happens quietly, without leaving visible traces. Mellin paints on-site in pristine forests, using eco-friendly materials like charcoal and coffee, letting rain, humidity, and vegetation shape the artwork, creating a quiet, immersive encounter with nature.Her exhibitions embrace sustainability with reusable crates, eco-packaging, and native plant restoration, turning museum spaces into green, contemplative environments. Art can also serve as a legacy of observation, respect, and environmental stewardship.