Art for Conservation
‘Art for Conservation’ (AFC) is a section of WildRoots where we recognize and celebrateexpression and communication through Art & Design. Our mission is to support wildlife habitatconservation, dissipate environmental education and awareness through art that celebratednature. AFC represents our members, friends and patrons who are the artists in thenature/wildlife/conservation art genre, who are committed to conservation. We recognize theworks of many of the world’s most recognized names in the field that inspire us each day. AFC isa space where imaginations and expressions run ‘WILD’.
The Vision of AFC
Through sharing of national & international Art & Design, collaborative art-science expeditions, annual festival,recognition and awards, publications, and online initiatives, we aspire to engage, inspire and inform the community, andempower passionate aspiring, upcoming and professional conservation artists as effective ambassadors for theenvironment. AFC aims to dedicate our resources to nurturing our world-class community of artists, and leveraging thisunique pool of talent to support our mission through a variety of programs and initiatives, including: Engaging and educating individuals and organizations through artistic expression to convey the importance andurgency of sustaining our natural heritage and environment. Supporting art-science field research expeditions to study endangered species and threatened habitats. Producing art exhibitions, special events, education workshops and publications in support of conservation. Facilitating member and patron art sales to raise funds for conservation. Maintaining our own gallery of nature inspired art. Recognizing artists and other individuals and organizations for their commitments and actions in support ofconservation. Partner with conservation and value-aligned organizations for special projects.
WildRoots invites Nature-inspired Arts from the members, friends and patrons. To showcase your art and designs on our website, drop us an email with low resolution samples of your work at wildroots.guwahati@gmail.com. Selected artwork will be showcased under our Online Exhibition Section underArt for Conservation (AFC).
'Nature based Fashion Design for Environmental Awareness' A WildRoots-India Online Short Internship Programme for Students of Indian Design Institutes initiated during the COVID-19 Lockdown Period
About the Project:
Famous French Fashion designer Coco Chanel, who ruled over the Parisian Haute Couture for almost six decades oncesaid, "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the forests as well as in the urbanstreets; fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, in Nature and in what is happening around us." Fashion is made oftrends that spring and disappear along time. Fashion is all about appearance, and fashion designers always look forinspiration to kindle their creativity. Nature is a perfect way to recharge one's soul! We have learnt it the hard way, duringthe time of the Global Pandemic, after the outbreak of the COVID-19. Attractive colours, shapes, textures, and patternsexist all around in nature. Taking inspiration from nature gives us a fresh perspective on design. Fashion is an Artworkinspired by Nature itself. Observing nature enables a designer to incorporate new elements into their designs.
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Featured Artist - Meet Nature Artist Krishna De from India by WildRoots, India
Ace veteran Artist Krishna De from Kolkata, India is 67 years old and an alumnus of the Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), West Bengal, India. She worked as an Art Restorer with the Indian Museum of Kolkata for 25 years specializing in Water Colour and Indian Painting Techniques. She had worked with Private Art Curators and Patrons also and have contributed her skills in the restoration of European Paintings preserved as a part of private collections. Her interest in Nature was reflected in her work, as she started working independently as an Art Teacher at the same college and then in some schools of Kolkata. After her retirement, she spends her time mainly painting Birds, Animals and Landscapes. She has been recognized by various nature and conservation organizations like WildRoots in India as a 'Nature Artist who inspires young people to identify themselves with Nature and the Wilderness."
ONLINE EXHIBITION! Save the Tigers – Poster Designs by the students of Karara HS School, BaihataChariali, Assam During AIRCEL sponsored Sanctuaryasia Kids for Tigers Programme
