.Patricia Johanson, a visionary environmental artist celebrated for transforming urban and industrial spaces into extraordinary works of art, passed away last month at 84. Known for her ability to weave nature into functional landscapes, Johanson’s creations turned highway underpasses, sewage treatment facilities, and other utilitarian sites into sweeping, ecologically inspired artworks. Her legacy endures as a testament to the power of art in redefining and revitalizing public spaces, merging aesthetics with environmental consciousness in unique and meaningful ways.