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.
Renewal, 2021
Plaster, chrome paint
45 x 45 cm, Mixed Media
The art piece, Renewal, 2021, by artist Natalia Kapchuk, highlights the richness and plentitude of the cacti variety, containing nearly 2,000 species and 139 genera. Cactus plants displaying globe-shaped stems, similar to Kapchuk’s sculpture, offer the highest possible volume for water storage, reviving the plant in times of need. Interestingly, cacti have short growing seasons and long dormancy periods, able to acclimate quickly to any rainfall, perfect for any xeric environment.
Cacti are remarkable plants, and much can be learned from their existence here on Earth. Primarily, conservancy, adaptability, and protection from potential and future threats —attributes humanity struggles with when concerning our declining planet. Using the clues provided by nature, we as a global society can conserve the limited resources allotted, adapt to the status of our lands and waterways, and protect our precious planet for generations to come.