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.
Midas Touch, 2022
Fiberglass, chrome, resin, glitter elements
Diameter 120 cm, Mixed Media
Of the many stories recounted in Greek Mythology, one of the prominent tells the tale of King Midas and his unquenchable avarice in search of what he deemed as happiness. Ruler of the country of Phrygia, King Midas had everything one could dream of: power, a towering fortress, a stunning daughter, and immense wealth— and yet, that was not enough. Money was his obsession, with gold being his self-proclaimed source of joy.
One day, Midas, in return for his kindness to Dionysus, god of fertility and wine, was granted one wish, to which he requested that everything he touched turn to gold. Though he achieved his source of happiness, gold, with just the touch of his fingers, regret immediately ensued as he quickly discovered the grave mistake he made. Midas could no longer eat as everything he touched turned to gold. Filled with remorse, he looked for comfort with a hug from his daughter, who herself turned into a statue of gold by his mere embrace.
Inspired by the story of King Midas, artist Natalia Kapchuk invites us to consider and reflect on the consequences of greed and how humanity can be the fuel to its own demise. Employing her signature mixed media techniques, vailed in the luminescent color of gold, the artist directs attention to the irresponsible mining and cultivation of Earth’s resources, such as precious stones and metals, oil, coal, and natural gas. Such abusive actions only accelerate the downfall of our declining planet and all its inhabitants.