Rafflesia Pink Installation

Being an animal lover as well as an artist, I flaunt the beauty of the skins by interpreting them on batik. I portray the animals, showing movement and focusing on their individual characteristics. I would like to create awareness of the wildlife population facing a catastrophic decline, as there are fuelling demand of animal skins for fashion accessories and dealers are profiteering from this illegal but highly lucrative trade. Batik is a good example of wearable art and I concentrate my batik on wildlife. I hope more people appreciate the beauty of animal skins, yet without the need for the killing of the animal, in the form of art. Shortlisted by London International Creative Competition (LICC) 2015: https://licc.uk/winners/winner.php?id=1974 Shortlisted by London International Creative Competition (LICC) 2014: https://licc.uk/winners/winner.php?id=1506 Honorary Mentioned by London International Creative Competition 2013: https://licc.uk/winners/winner.php?id=1291 Wildlife Artist of the Year 2009, Open Category Winner, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, UK Wildlife Artist of the Year 2010, Open Category Finalist, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, UK Wildlife Artist of the Year 2014, Open Category Finalist, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, UK