BOULDER, Colo., July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – In a farmer’s fields in McPherson, Kansas grows one of the world’s most unconventional art installations. Its purpose: to raise awareness of the need for improved and equal access to hemp-derived CBD products for consumers in every U.S. state. Charlotte’s Web’s “Trust The Earth” initiative is designed to democratize access to hemp-derived products for those seeking wellness and relief. Studio Number One, a creative agency co-founded by artist Shepard Fairey, created the original artwork, first publicly exhibited by Charlotte’s Web as a mural in Brooklyn in October 2019. Today, Studio Number One’s original art is exhibited from the ground up, literally, as field art on a mammoth scale of 76-acres in America’s heartland.
This art is the visual and naturally living embodiment of Charlotte’s Web’s mission to unleash the healing powers of botanicals. And, we hope this inspires many to join us in fighting for sound federal and state regulations.
Deanie Elsner, CEO for Charlotte’s Web
Studio Number One’s original ‘Trust The Earth’ art, featuring a hand holding a massive hemp stalk, was ‘grown’ and then mown on 3,049, 200 square feet of farmland, the equivalent of 57 football fields. The installation required one solo farmer mowing for one week using a GPS to guide the process. The final field art was so large it required a local farmer’s plane to achieve enough height to photograph the entire Trust The Earth field art installation.
“Whether it’s a mural in Brooklyn, a poster in your home, or a field in Kansas, Studio Number One understands the power of art to compel change. We worked with Charlotte’s Web to call on citizens to Trust the Earth,” said Shepard Fairey.
“A farmer’s field is a place to cultivate life-changing ideas and grow a voice for those still seeking hemp-based wellness. Through this powerful artwork, we experience a coalition between earth and humanity, and our journey to create sustainable, natural wellness. In the case of hemp, revolutionary wellness,” said Jared Stanley, Chief Cultivation Officer and a co-founder of Charlotte’s Web.
“Our team is proud that our art continues to create positive change in the world and we hope this unique field installation can start a dialogue about equal access to hemp-derived products for those who need it,” said Annie Pham, Studio Number One’s marketing director.
Due to the lack of federal regulations, there are still some states where hemp-derived CBD products are not sold in retail stores. Charlotte’s Web is working hard to change that fact. The ‘Trust The Earth’ campaign can spark conversations and provide a way for citizens to add their voices to the fight. Hemp advocates can learn ways they can support hemp access for all by visiting www.trusttheearth.com.
“This glorious field art celebrates everyone on Earth whose lives have been improved by hemp-derived CBD wellness products,” said Elsner. “Charlotte’s Web continues to lead the revolution and will continue to advocate.”
Photo Gallery for ‘Trust The Earth’ farm art installation: link here
Video Gallery: link here
About Studio Number One
Studio Number One (SNO) is a creative agency founded by artist Shepard Fairey and fellow activist Amanda Fairey, located in Los Angeles, CA. Rooted in the worlds of art, music, activism, and DIY culture, SNO creates authentic visual experiences and stories worth sharing. For more information, please visit www.studionumberone.com
About Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc.:
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Boulder, Colo., is the market leader in the production and distribution of innovative hemp-derived cannabidiol (“CBD”) wellness products. The company was founded by the Stanley Brothers with a mission to unleash the healing powers of botanicals with compassion and science, benefitting the planet and all who live upon it. The Company’s premium quality products start with proprietary hemp genetics that are responsibly manufactured into hemp-derived CBD extracts naturally containing a full spectrum of phytocannabinoids, including CBD, terpenes, flavonoids and other beneficial hemp compounds. Charlotte’s Web product categories include CBD Oil tinctures (liquid products), CBD capsules, CBD topicals, as well as CBD pet products. Charlotte’s Web hemp-derived CBD extracts are sold through select distributors, more than 21,000 brick and mortar retailers, and online through the Company’s website at www.CharlottesWeb.com. The rate the Company pays for agricultural products reflects a fair and sustainable rate driving higher quality yield, encouraging regenerative farming practices, and supporting U.S. farming communities.
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. is a socially and environmentally conscious company and is committed to using business as a force for good and a catalyst for innovation. The Company weighs sound business decisions with consideration for how its efforts affect its employees, customers, the environment, and diverse communities, while maximizing profits and strengthening its brands which include Charlotte’s Web™, CBD Medic™, CBD Clinic™, and Harmony Hemp. The Company’s management believes that its socially oriented actions have a positive impact on the Company, its employees and its shareholders. Charlotte’s Web donates a portion of its pre-tax earnings to charitable organizations.
