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.
Poseidon's Shield, 2023
Acrylics, pigments, clay, resin, gold leaf, wood
Diameter 120 cm, Mixed Media
The marvels of our planet's oceans inspire awe when we shift our perspective beyond our daily routines. Consider the interplay between the moon and the sun's gravitational forces and their impact on the Earth's surface. Such a natural symphony orchestrates the constant ebb and flow of our planet's waters, giving rise to the dynamic and ever-changing seascapes we see today. These forces contribute to the breathtaking beauty of coastal areas and play a pivotal role in marine ecosystems, shaping the behavior and movement of marine life.
The enigmatic allure and astonishment of Earth's oceans continue to grow as humanity takes steps toward exploration. However, progress has been gradual, with only about 5% of the world's oceans explored, leaving a vast 95% still uncharted. To expand our understanding of the creatures and treasures hidden beneath the waves, protecting these majestic waters is imperative—both the visible and the unseen—as expressed in Natalia Kapchuk's artwork, Poseidon's Shield (2023).
Drawing from Greek mythology and the duality of strength and vulnerability, Kapchuk employs her distinctive mixed-media techniques, crafting her artwork using acrylics, pigments, clay, resin, and gold leaf onto wood. As if a shield for the mesmerizing blue hues that appear below, the commanding gold is shrouded in irony. Though authoritative in its regard, the artist uses gold in a way to symbolize an illusion of divine-like protection while contrasting its true elemental nature as a less suitable defensive force. This dichotomy mirrors the delicate yet commanding nature of the ocean, echoing the paradox of its forceful might yet susceptibility to external influences that can harm its inhabitants and the world at large.