A Planet in Distress, told through an immersive art experience
Visit this exhibition in London (until 25 Oct 2021)
THE LOST PLANET - UNIT X The Stables, 40 Earlham st, London WC2H 9LH
One of the highlights during the 'Art Week in London' was the opening night of Natalia Kapchuk exhibition, The Lost Planet.
A champagne flowing event attended by hundreds of people, among them artists, curators, celebrities and international socialites.
About the Exhibition:
Russian-born, London-based artist, Natalia Kapchuk did the opening of her solo exhibition that will carry on until the 25th October 2021, The Lost Planet, at Unit X, London. The immersive art exhibition showcase around thirty pieces of works complemented by visual art, sound and unique projections. Comprised of large-scale installation, as well as, a conceptual animated video, this exhibition is planned to leave an emotional impact on the viewers, invoking an important message regarding the status and future of our precious planet.
In the latest project titled The Lost Planet, Natalia Kapchuk highlights crucial issues such as ecological damage and the immeasurable amounts of plastic waste that litter the world's ocean. To contrast naturally resourced and industrial materials, the artist utilizes mediums such as tree bark, sand, stones, and fermented moss with polymers, resi-crete, gilding, metal chips and plastic. Implementing varying techniques, Kapchuk also creates works using up-cycled plastics collected from various places around the world during her travels. While pushing her own artistic approach working with fiberglass and LED lighting, she continues to explore mediums in the frame of one theme to develop narratives in her signature style.
Fundamentally, Natalia Kapchuk’s main points of focus is the beauty of nature and ecological concerns present within the world. With this in mind, the artist uses her art to champion causes that touch us all, bringing attention to the pollution and ills of climate change threatening the world today. Before creating her works, Kapchuk undergoes extensive research on the topics of global warming, ocean plastic and pollution, and other destructive impacts. As a result, the artist expresses the message that humanity should think more about environmental protections and the conservation of natural resources.
The Lost Planet collection of mixed media artworks emphasizes how the effects of human influence is changing and destroying nature. This can be seen in the works, ‘The Winner Takes it All’, ‘Priceless Treasure’ and ‘The World is On Fire’, for example. Each piece is at least a metre in diameter, correlating to their impact both as work of art and the message they tell. Divided into two sections and spanning both floors of the gallery, the exhibition is dedicated to the elements highlighting the beauty of nature in differing ecosystems and corners of the world, followed by, the negative impacts mankind places on the planet and its oceans. Natalia Kapchuk believes good art is filled with passion that may change a mindset.
“I use my art to draw awareness to the planet’s plight. In The Lost Planet series I tell a story of our planet throughout different angles. From both beautiful perspectives to unwanted ones such as wildfires, coral bleaching and oil spills. I hope it generates naturally produced emotions. My sole aim is to inspire people to think of their actions towards nature, it’s resources and living creatures, to find ways we as humans, corporations, and political governments can contribute to preserve the planet for future generations”. – Natalia Kapchuk
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Natalia Kapchuk: is a Russian-born artist based in London, UK. She composes her works using a combination of different media or materials, highlighting key ecological issues, and the global effects caused by human pollution; emphasizing the importance of environmental protections. Kapchuk’s main point of focus is all life on this planet, the biodiversity it holds, various ecosystems, and the vast expanses of our beloved Oceans. In a constant search for new means of expression, the artist experiments with a variety of unique mediums such as resi-crete, reclaimed woods and plastic, metallic grit, natural stones and crystals, diamond dust, gold leaf etc. Kapchuk has a Bachelor’s degree from Ural State University, Russia in International Relations. She studied art at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in 2017 followed by The Chelsea College of Arts in London, UK. Natalia Kapchuk is an ambassador at The Parliamentary Society of Arts, Fashion and Sports (UK), as well as, an ambassador for the Better World Fund (BWF). Her works have been included in many group exhibitions like: Anima Mundi International Art Festival, Venice (2019); London Contemporary, The Line Gallery, London (2019); Submergence, Jack Straw Cultural Center, Seattle (2021); and such digital projects as Emerging Scene Art Prize, Dubai and Abu Dhabi (2021). This Fall The Lost Planet video installation will be showcased at Château de Crémat, Nice.
Official website: https://kapchukart.com
Plastic Oceans Europe: is a non-profit organization that embraces a solutions-focused approach to build a healthier and more just planet for all. They work to foster sustainable communities worldwide in order to end plastic pollution. They operate with the belief that we can and must act locally in order to create an inspire change on a global scale, and they do so through four key programs of activity:
Education, Activism, Advocacy and Science. https://plasticoceans.org/
Donation link: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/poe/
Earthwatch Europe: is an environmental charity with science at its heart. They drive the change needed to live within our means and in balance with nature. They do this by:
connecting people with the natural world
monitoring the health of our natural resources
informing the actions that will have the greatest positive impact
Earthwatch Europe: www.earthwatch.org.uk
Donation link: https://earthwatch.org.uk/giving/donate
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG): The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography. Formed in 1830, the Royal Charter of 1859 is for 'the advancement of geographical science'. Today, they deliver this objective through developing, supporting and promoting geographical research, expeditions and fieldwork, education, public engagement, and geography input to policy. They aim to foster an understanding and informed enjoyment of the world. They hold the world's largest private geographical collection and provide public access to it. They have a thriving Fellowship and membership and offer the professional accreditation 'Chartered Geographer’ https://www.rgs.org/
Photography by Sandra Vijanti and Hoda Davaine
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Visit this exhibition in London (until 25 Oct 2021)
THE LOST PLANET - UNIT X The Stables, 40 Earlham st, London WC2H 9LH