All We Will Remember Are Their Stripes – Gallery

August 1st – Augusta 24th || Anne & Ellis gallery of Art 

Opening Reception:

Friday, August 4th || 6 – 8 p.m.

            Ever since I was young, I have loved tigers. They are majestic, strong, and beautiful animals that exemplify the beauty and fierceness of nature. I have a distinct memory of crying upon learning that all the known tiger species are endangered, with three of them thought to be extinct. Those three were confirmed as extinct species just a few years ago.

            When it comes to animal conservation, the main motivation is something along the lines of “We want to keep this animal around,” often because the animal is unique or aesthetically pleasing. But animal endangerment is beyond this. The conservation of animals is not to save popular or favorite animals, but ones that belong in our world. The tiger, like most animals, plays a prominent and irreplaceable role in its ecosystem- meaning disaster if they were to disappear. If one species goes, more will follow. This series seeks to showcase the essence of tigers and other endangered animals as living creatures that exist in our world alongside us. While homage is paid toward their aesthetic beauty, the focus is on the ferocity and wildness of these amazing creatures.

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