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.
Abundance, 2021
Plaster, chrome paint
72 x 33 cm, Mixed Media
The functions cacti play in the areas they reside are essential, offering a source of nourishment for animals in differing habitats. These animals include deer, quail, hare, tortoises, etc. Cacti also bare fruit which is consumed by many animals as well. Furthermore, some species of cacti provide nectar for hummingbirds, bats, bees, moths, and other insects.
It goes without saying, these succulent plants are vital to the fauna of the Earth. However, due to the illegal trade of live plants and seeds for the horticultural industry and the greed of private collectors, their unsustainable harvesting is considered the primary threat to the cacti population.
Expressed in her piece, Abundance, 2021, artist Natalia Kapchuk covered her sculpture is gold accentuating the value these persevering plants hold. It is our duty as a global society to thwart any threats facing our flora populations before it is too late. The disappearance of the cacti species specifically will prompt a domino effect on all of Earth’s inhabitants.