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.
Night Flight, 2020
Gold leaf, acrylic sheet, acrylic paint
Diameter 110 cm, Mixed Media
According to a report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), power sectors grew at an accelerated rate over the past decade, with CO2 emissions rising to a record high of thirty-three gigatons in 2019. The main sources of energy production and for illuminating the planet are heavily polluting fossil fuels. In the United States alone, pollution from over-illumination produces nearly two million barrels of oil waste per day.
Although the production of light and electricity is imperative, there are many ways of generating them without the harmful impacts to the climate. By gradually switching to renewable energy sources, the plagues of climate change and global warming can be reversed. In the piece, Night Flight, the planet is shown under a shroud of darkness. The colourless of the oceans and seas contrast with the light pollution arising in the continents.