The focus of Natalia Kapchuk’s art is the beauty of the nature and the ecological threats the world is now facing.
The artist uses her art to champion causes that resonate with all of us, bringing our attention to the pollution and ills of climate change threatening our world today. The creative artistic process starts with extensive research on the topics of global warming, the pollution of the ocean through plastic and other destructive behaviors impacting nature.
As a result, the artist expresses the message that humanity should think more about environmental protections and the conservation of natural resources.
The Lost Planet collection of mixed media artworks emphasizes how the effects of human actions are changing and destroying nature.
“Plastic pollution is without doubt one of the major threats to our planet, and thus we need to tackle it through innovate angles. I believe that Arts have the power of touching people’s hearts, and that’s why we’re delighted to be part of Natalia’s exhibition and to help her to create an impact and to inspire many individuals to become change makers.”
— Juan Castaño Vilas, Regional Director, Plastic Oceans Europe, 2021
“The global environmental problems we face are caused by billions of individual acts and decisions — we are all in this together. Earthwatch, as a science-based organization works across sectors of society to motivate change through creating knowledge and inspiring action. Using art as a means of communicating the issues we face increases the numbers and diversity of people we can reach on these issues. We are therefore, thrilled to be part of Natalia’s exhibition.”
— Dr Neil Bailey, Director of Philanthropy, Earthwatch Europe, 2021.
Virgin Rocks, 2019
Resin, diamond dust, sand, acrylics, spray paint on wood
Diameter 110 cm, Mixed Media
The uniqueness of landscapes like the windblown desert dunes and the depth of caverns, reveal the rich history of their formation. Stratigraphy, the study of rock layering, can unveil processes that took place millions of years ago, telling the story of planet Earth, together with ours.
By placing an arid rocky terrain into the middle of a body of water, Kapchuk juxtaposes the value held in all established ecosystems. Showing that even in environments without an excess of moisture, beauty and life is still present. In Virgin Rocks, 3D replicas of rock formations composed of several thin layers of wood composites are combined with sand and sprinkled with diamond dust. This method brings the artwork out of a flat plain and despite the calmness shown in its colour scheme, the harmony of flora with the rocks is highlighted.