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.
Self-isolation, 2020
Sand, fermented moss, resin, acrylic paint, chrome paint on wood
Diameter 110 cm, Mixed Media
Earth has a unique way of fusing together seemingly two contradictions into perfect harmony. Among the dry surface of the desert, an oasis can thrive shining as bright as a pearl. An oasis forms by underground aquifers or rivers, with which enough pressure, seep their waters to the desert surface: in an otherwise harsh and unforgiving environment, these natural water sources sustain plant and animal life.
While these fragile ecosystems continue to amaze, they are extremely vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change. Low precipitations lead to droughts, while decreasing groundwater levels and water scarcity contribute to land degradation and soil salinization. In 2012, the International Union for Conservation of Nature described the preservation of oasis ecosystems as an emerging issue. Scattering the desert territory with cactuses — the main and most common inhabitant of such arid lands, the artist shows the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving an already established ecosystem.