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.
Man-made Island, 2019
Sand, gold leaf, metallic acrylics on aluminium
Diameter 120 cm, Mixed Media
The artificially created land masses of Palm Jumeirah, Deira Island and Palm Jebel Ali on the coast of Dubai are the inspiration behind Man-made Island. Here, Kapchuk replicates the structure of Palm Jumeirah’s coastline using real sand gathered from the Dubai deserts during her travels. Rather than using the obvious bright turquoise for the Island’s marinas, the artist plays with differing shades of gold, which has long been a symbol of the United Arab Emirates.
Dubai’s landmark, Palm Jumeirah, show us how humans can dramatically change the original structure of the planet, notably by increasing Dubai’s shoreline by 520 km.