Climate Lounge is a South African organisation spearheaded by local climate activist Sarah Robyn Farrell known for creating intimate, intersectional spaces where difficult conversations around climate, justice, and purpose can flourish. Their work brings together academics, government employees, grassroots activists, and artists to reimagine the world we want to live in—and how we might get there.

This project is part of their broader commitment to climate justice, fostering connection, creativity, and action in the face of environmental and social challenges.

In December, Climate Lounge hosted two half-day workshops that served as the foundation for the exhibition. Participants—including climate NGO leaders, public servants, and creatives—came together to share personal stories, explore systemic injustice, and write letters to the future.

These letters, inspired by the DearTomorrow model, helped participants ground their visions of a just and sustainable future in personal truth and collective imagination.

The participating artists—each with a practice rooted in social commentary and community engagement—were invited to think critically about how climate intersects with race, inequality, economics, and resilience. Together, they developed an artistic response that became the backbone of the exhibition.

The creative process was driven by Climate Lounge’s unique facilitation approach, with DearTomorrow contributing the emotional storytelling and participatory elements through letter writing.

The exhibition featured a dedicated DearTomorrow writing station, complete with postcards, prompts, and a post box for letters. Visitors were invited to reflect, write, and share their hopes and commitments—turning passive viewing into active participation.

DearTomorrow’s presence shaped not only the content but the spirit of the exhibition: intimate, forward-looking, and deeply human.