ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2018 Submission.
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I started Adventure Nature Travel about 10 years ago or so. My first trip was to the Galapagos Islands. That's where I became hooked on nature. Since then I have traveled the world. It wasn't till some time later, when I had some pictures blown up and mounted, that I discovered the pictures I've been taking were really good. So now, I have a website (that is in the process of being updated) and I have been selling my work in the form of mouse pads, mugs, easels, mounted and framed photos in the pharmacy I own in South Florida. The website is www.yougottalovenature.com - www.YGLN.US for short.
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MIAMI, FL. – November 2018 — The 6th annual ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Fine Art and Photography Exhibition, which celebrates the beauty found in endangered and threatened species, or habitats, will return to the Dade Heritage Trust from Wednesday, December 5 to Saturday, December 8, 2018. Part of Art Basel week, this exhibition features a series of special programs including classes, live paintings, and discussions, as well as a showcase of the finest work entered in the contest. Proceeds from the contest and exhibition benefit the Center for Great Apes, an award-winning, Florida-based, 501(c)(3) registered sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees.
ENDANGERED: Art4Apes was launched in 2012 to raise awareness of issues facing animals and the environment. Each submission reflects the interpretation of “endangered,” as it applies to animals, nature, the environment, and plant species, in three artistic categories: Fine Art, including sculpture, jewelry, and wearable art; Photography; and a special category exclusively for young artists. All entry fees for the contest and the proceeds from art sales during the exhibition go to the Center for Great Apes, a 4 Star Charity Navigator rated non-profit, sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees.
The Center for Great Apes is an extraordinary facility located in Wauchula, Florida whose mission is to provide a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been rescued or retired from the entertainment industry, research, or the exotic pet trade. The sanctuary encompasses over 100 acres and is home to 21 orangutans and 28 chimpanzees. Because of the generosity of artists, sponsors, and patrons that participate in the ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Fine Art and Photography Contest exhibition, the Center’s residents can continue to live and thrive with dignity in a safe, and enriching environment.
During Art Basel Week, ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Fine Art and Photography Exhibition will host a series of special events. The exhibition, which opens to the public at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, will include live painting programs by Karen Kliethermes, a Colorado-based visionary artist, illustrator and instructor; a photography masterclass, taught by Ted Schiffman, a student of Ansel Adams, National Geographic photographer and author; and, panel discussions with artists and photographers on capturing wildlife in photos and paintings. The final day of the exhibition, Saturday, December 8, 2018, will include special programs for young artists, including an art class with Karen Kliethermes and a visual photographic safari, led by Ted Schiffman. A cocktail reception will take place each evening of the exhibition.
The ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Fine Art and Photography Contest Exhibition will be held at Dade Heritage Trust Headquarters located in the Brickell area at 190 SE 12th Terrace, Miami, FL 33131. A full schedule of events can be found at http://www.Art4Apes.com.
Guests to the Ted Schiffman workshops should R.S.V.P. to Lindsey@Art4Apes.com as seating is limited for these events. For more information about The ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Fine Art and Photography Exhibition, please visit https://www.Art4Apes.com.
About ENDANGERED: Art4Apes
The ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Fine Art and Photography Contest, was launched in 2012 to raise awareness of issues facing animals and the environment. The contest receives entries from all over the world. Entry fees and proceeds support the Center for Great Apes, a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees. For more information about the ENDANGERED: Art4Apes Art & Photography Contest and Exhibition visit https://www.Art4Apes.com.
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About Center for Great Apes
The Center for Great Apes is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees. The Center for Great Apes’ mission is to provide a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been rescued or retired from the entertainment industry, from research, or who are no longer wanted as pets. The Center provides care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for great apes in need of lifetime care. It is the only orangutan sanctuary in North America and one of the leading chimpanzee sanctuaries in the world. The Center receives no government funding and relies on memberships, donations, private grants and fundraising efforts to support this vital work. For more information please visit www.CenterForGreatApes.org.
ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2018 Submission.
I started Adventure Nature Travel about 10 years ago or so. My first trip was to the Galapagos Islands. That's where I became hooked on nature. Since then I have traveled the world. It wasn't till some time later, when I had some pictures blown up and mounted, that I discovered the pictures I've been taking were really good. So now, I have a website (that is in the process of being updated) and I have been selling my work in the form of mouse pads, mugs, easels, mounted and framed photos in the pharmacy I own in South Florida. The website is www.yougottalovenature.com - www.YGLN.US for short.
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ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2018 Submission.
I started Adventure Nature Travel about 10 years ago or so. My first trip was to the Galapagos Islands. That's where I became hooked on nature. Since then I have traveled the world. It wasn't till some time later, when I had some pictures blown up and mounted, that I discovered the pictures I've been taking were really good. So now, I have a website (that is in the process of being updated) and I have been selling my work in the form of mouse pads, mugs, easels, mounted and framed photos in the pharmacy I own in South Florida. The website is www.yougottalovenature.com - www.YGLN.US for short.
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ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2018 Submission.
I started Adventure Nature Travel about 10 years ago or so. My first trip was to the Galapagos Islands. That's where I became hooked on nature. Since then I have traveled the world. It wasn't till some time later, when I had some pictures blown up and mounted, that I discovered the pictures I've been taking were really good. So now, I have a website (that is in the process of being updated) and I have been selling my work in the form of mouse pads, mugs, easels, mounted and framed photos in the pharmacy I own in South Florida. The website is www.yougottalovenature.com - www.YGLN.US for short.
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I am a watercolor artist who loves to paint the world around me. I often get inspiration from my travels and those of my daughter’s friend, who is a biologist, vet tech and film producer focused on health conservation. When she asked me recently if I would consider donating a painting for a charity event for her film on gibbons, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to try my hand at a very different subject matter. This painting is based on one of her original photos taken in Borneo in May 2018.
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Details, details, details.
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I made my living for over 30 years as a jeweler. Then I found the iPad and several drawing programs. And of course the iPhone camera.
I started out using the camera as a way to relax from the jewelry, but then got totally hooked on the process. Now it consumes a large portion of my life. And it still relaxes me!
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Silver Back Gorillas are phenomenal animals that are at risk of being extinct. They are being hunted and killed by poachers they are losing their homes in the wild due to habitat destruction and clearing forests for agriculture and setting charcoal. If something is not done, these amazing gorillas will no longer exist.
This artwork was created by the following students:
Ambition Parker age 8
Deionna Davis age 5
Jaeden Lowe age 5
Andrea Williams age 8
Ja' Cari Kelly age 7
Trayon Smith age 5
Trissi Thomas age 8
Ja' Kerria Webb age 8
Ja' Keetrice Webb age 8
Ja'Terrious Webb age 9
Neveah Waters age 9
Jayden Waters age 7
Ticeria Butler age 11
Menatar Adadi age 7
Anthony Wilburn age 14
Anastasia Griffith age 10
Selene Griffith age 10
Miyesha McCall age 14
Janasia Brown age 12
Tanya Williams age 12
Sean Newman age 10
Joshua Newman age 11
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I am fascinated by the animal archetype as it is found in diverse cultures, whether similar or disparate. The first intentional burials with ritual objects occurred 35,000 years ago and, with them, the first expressions of human faith appeared. Among these objects, a predominant burial image was the animal. The use of ritualized animal images has had enduring religious, mythic and aesthetic significance. For me, these images symbolize a bridge between the rational and instinctual worlds.
My endangered series of sculptures are intended to celebrate the beauty of the animals as well as drawing attention to the atrocities committed against them. Sandra the orangutan lives in a Buenos Aires zoo and was awarded 'human like' rights in a court of law in 2014 but her cement environment has not changed. Orangutans in the wild suffer from the rapid destruction of their habitat. Cheetah's, like many endangered animals are vulnerable because of poaching and loss of habitat/prey.
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My photography has previously been limited to documenting my art pieces in other mediums. This photograph appeals to me on several levels, so I am submitting it for consideration.
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My hope is to convey a sense of spirituality through my use of light. I see birds as a link between the heavens and earth, and between the present and past...they are modern feathered dinosaurs. I photograph wading birds because many have characteristic features reminiscent of avian dinosaurs. Birds are the only dinosaur lineage to survive extinction 66 million years ago.
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After selling the business and retiring, my artistic side flowered. Charcoals, drawing, painting and sculpting became part of my ever-expressing means of creativity. My awareness of shapes, colors, textures and forms in their splendor impelled me to continue to investigate a variety of methods and materials.
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Inspired by the animals I've seen during a safari in Zambia I started painting wildlife. Painting every layer and every single hair one by one is a time-consuming process, but nothing is more satisfying than slowly bringing a blank canvas to life.
Cynthia Meiring from the Netherlands creates realistic paintings using acrylic and oil paint. As she started painting only a few months ago, she is still exploring and growing in style, but she is more than happy to contribute to the awareness of world's endangered wildlife.
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My work draws attention to the current environmental threats that endangered species are facing. I represent these species the way I see them; as works of art themselves. My pieces are formed around their "portraits" and are composed to encourage the viewer to reconsider their relationship to the animal and its current situation.
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In my picture, is a wolf and in his eyes, you see the reflection of a forest burning. I chose this because wolves, and many other animals lose their homes and lives to forest fires and many other dangers.
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I create one of a kind fine jewelry in gold and silver using genuine gemstones and pearls. I use both the lost wax casting process and fabrication techniques in my creations. The lost wax casting process involves creating a casting mold from a hand carved sculpture design in wax that is burnt out in a kiln to create the hollow form for molten metal. The pieces are then broken out of the mold, cleaned and polished and then set with their respective gemstones. The fabrication techniques I use include piercing, forming, soldering and forging. These processes involve taking gold and silver sheet and wire and manipulating them to create the desired effect. The ultimate goal is combining both areas of metalworking design to create unique pieces of work that achieve the vision that I have in mind.
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The Poacher.
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