Louie Schwartzberg
Louie Schwartzberg
2023 Elizabeth Craig Weaver Proctor Medal
A barrier breaking visual artist, Louie Schwartzberg tells stories that celebrate life and reveal the mysteries and wisdom of nature, people, and places. He is the only artist to be inducted into the American Association for the Advancement of Science and is celebrated for his world renowned imagery projected on the Vatican Basilica.
As a humanitarian, conservationist, filmmaker, and photographer he compels us to preserve and protect the environment with his breathtaking images of nature. A pioneer in time lapse photography, his latest film Fantastic Fungi explores the world of mushrooms and mycelium and illustrates how these fascinating organisms can provide sustainable solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems.
Louie’s acclaimed Netflix series Moving Art is currently in season three. Each episode immerses viewers in the natural world, taking viewers on a journey through time and scale. With more than sixty million combined views, his TED talks are a viral sensation.
By creating works that explore nature and the future of the planet, Louie is opening people’s hearts and helping us sustain and celebrate life.
The Elizabeth Craig Weaver Proctor Medal is awarded, by specific request, to non-members for exemplary service and creative vision in any field related to The Garden Club of America’s special interests.
This medal replaced the GCA Special Citation. It was endowed by the Elizabeth Craig Weaver Proctor Charitable Foundation in June 2003. The medal has the GCA logo on one side and the citation on the backside.
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