Christine “Tina” Hackett is a New York-based photographer and environmental activist, currently pursuing a B.A. in Environmental Sciences and Studio Arts at Hunter College, CUNY. With over two decades of experience as a television and film set designer, she has honed her skills in research, curation, and the creation of immersive environments.
As a native New Yorker, born in the Bronx and raised in Staten Island, Tina’s photography delves into the evolving relationship between urban landscapes, the environment, and the concept of home in NYC. Her work is deeply influenced by her childhood experiences along the city’s waterfronts during the 1970s, a period marked by significant environmental challenges. Through her lens, she documents environmental injustices and the dynamic nature of urban geography, aiming to raise awareness and inspire change.
Tina’s unique perspective, blending artistic vision with environmental advocacy, offers a compelling narrative that resonates with both local and broader audiences.
Growing With the Landscape Side by Side, weaves a natural setting of hope and resilience to the local landscape of Staten Island, and its regrowth since the Clean Water Act of 1972.
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