Art Illustration
#animals #conservation #landscapes #painting #watercolor
Delicate Watercolor Landscapes Embodied by South African Wildlife
South Africa-based artist Sujay Sanan’s series A Place I Know documents landscapes across the Western Cape, embedding the spaces inside animals that inhabit each. Sanan grew up in the Himalayas, and his new works are a way to explore his new surroundings, while also bringing attention to the increasing climate change and its effects on wildlife.
“My works document landscapes seen through the species that inhabit them,” he explains. “Some of the places I have painted are familiar and close to where I live, while in others I have found myself as a momentary visitor. While these works document what I fear might be lost, they are also filled with optimism.” You can see more of Sanan’s watercolor paintings on his website and Instagram. (via Colossal Submissions)
#animals #conservation #landscapes #painting #watercolor
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