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.
Revenge of the Denali, 2022
Fiberglass, wood, pigmented sand, flocking (repurposed sawdust), plant-based epoxy resin
Diameter 120 cm, Mixed Media
Throughout the world, extreme weather events have become a common phenomenon as human-induced climate change continues to wreak havoc on the planet. As global developments unfold, it seems as though the Earth is seeking retribution for the mistreatment endured by the hands of those responsible for its protection. Take, for instance, the following: in late June of 2021, scientists reported record-breaking heat waves that swept western North America, resulting in the second-deadliest weather disaster of the year, with 1,037 deaths; 808 in Western Canada and 229 in the northwestern United States. In like manner, in early July, severe flooding battered large areas of western Germany and eastern Belgium, producing torrential rains that caused nearly $43 billion in surrounding damage.
As an artist who examines the latest environmental analyses and reports as an influence for future artworks, artist Natalia Kapchuk turned to the breathtaking Denali Mountain peaks for her art piece, Revenge of the Denali (2022). Deemed the tallest mountain in North America, the Denali, located in south-central Alaska, contains mountain peaks that total an astonishing 20,310 feet (or 6,190 meters) above sea level, thus making the Denali National Park a popular traveler attraction.
However, due to climate change and rising temperatures, much of the ground in Alaska’s Denali is losing its top layer of permafrost, prompting landslides and other geohazards that include: earthquakes, rockfall, mudslides, glacial floods, and ice and snow avalanches. Like all of her art pieces, artist Natalia Kapchuk underscores our responsibilities as Earth’s inhabitants to safeguard and preserve what we as a global society are blessed to call home. Using a combination of fiberglass construction and mixedmedia application, artist Natalia Kapchuk juxtaposes the majesty of Earth’s Denali Mountain ranges with the urgent need for conservation through the implementation of sustainable practices and the power of collective conservation and awareness. Revenge of the Denali (2022) represents Earth’s retaliation to its continued abuse and mistreatment.