DRAWINGS

The process of creating an art piece normally proceeds with the drawing of ideas …..

We live in times where how we relate and care for our environment and those that live within it has become a growing concern. The ‘Cathedral of Nature’ was created to highlight this growing concern with regard to animals that are in fear of becoming extinct. It shows the Hintze Hall of the Natural History Museum, London with animals that are extinct, critically, endangered, endangered and vulnerable. Each are coloured in to represent how endangered they are.

The Decreasing Exhibit

Cathedral of Nature – mixed media

Vaquita-most critically endangered sea mammal

Tampanuli Orangatan-critically endangered

Amur Leopard-critically endangered

During lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic limited people’s experience of culture, especially that which London offers us. Art, music and amongst others, religious, venues were closed to visitors. An unprecedented time. The following four drawings were created with these thoughts in mind and also, to recognise the extreme efforts made by others, especially members of the NHS, to keep us safe and look after the well-being of the population.