DAVID SHEPHERD ART OF SURVIVAL AWARD WINNER 2021

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Wildlife Artivism

Martin Aveling

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Wildlife Artivism
What is wildlife artivism? The ''Human Impact' award from the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation invites artists to create works that discuss the role humans have played in shaping the planet.

Kichwa Tembo - The Head Elephant

Martin Aveling

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Kichwa Tembo - The Head Elephant

The hyena den was bathed in that slanting sunlight of the golden hour before nightfall, and we felt at peace with life hanging out on the plains of Ol Pejeta Conservancy in northern Kenya. Our Japanese hire car would talk and sing to us at every opportunity when the keys were engaged, and none of us knew how to mute it, so I had removed them from the ignition and dropped them in my lap. I turned to smile in shared contentment at my partner, Amy in the passenger seat, and to our friend Charlotte in the back. Read on......


Human Impact Judges Discussion

Martin Aveling

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Human Impact Judges Discussion
What role can art can play in creating awareness about environmental issues?

Wildlife Artist of the Year 2020

Martin Aveling

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Wildlife Artist of the Year 2020
My reaction to not winning 'Wildlife Artist of the Year' 2020.