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.
Ice Shelter, 2020
Fiberglass, chrome
Diameter 120 cm, Mixed Media
The Himalayan Mountains, also known as the world’s “Third Pole”, store more ice than anywhere in the world outside of the North and South poles. Scientists from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development say that at least one-third of the giant ice fields in Asia’s towering mountain range will melt because of climate change. Innumerable rivers are fed by the melting ice in the summer of these glaciers, and the fresh water generated is a vital resource for agriculture and life of the nearly two billion people living in the area. But the increased melting speed is eroding the reserves and causing several dangers such as flooding, electrical shortages and destruction of crops. One-third of these glaciers will melt by the end of the century, even if current efforts to reduce climate change are enacted.
The polished and reflective surface of Ice Shelter brings to life the beauty of a mountain top, while also representing the fragility of the ice caps, very sensitive to light and heat.