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The Art of Survival Photographic Exhibition
World-renowned wildlife photographer, 28-year-old William Fortescue, who was once a resident photographer in Kenya’s infamous Maasai Mara Reserve, is launching his debut solo exhibition.
The Art of Survival Photographic Exhibition, a partnership between William Fortescue and conservation charity, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is a multi-exhibition series curating the largest collection of William’s work ever on display.
Created over the past three years, it includes 12 new images from his time in Africa alongside some of his most popular prints so far: ‘Rumble in the Jungle’, ‘Michael’ and ‘African Icons’.
The exhibition aims to highlight the threat ongoing wildlife crime poses to endangered species, and the added pressure the climate crisis places on these dwindling wildlife populations, as well potential solutions to protect some of the world’s last wildlife strongholds and pristine wilderness landscapes.
33% of the proceeds from art sold over the course of the series will be donated to DSWF, allowing them to work towards a safer future for wildlife.
From elephants to lions and zebra to rhino, each image focuses on some of Africa’s most iconic but threatened species and is crafted in William Fortescue’s instantly recognisable, dynamic style.
Many of the images were taken by hand within mere feet of William Fortescue’s subjects, and without the use of remotes, despite the proximity, enabling him to react to the animals’ movements and create highly evocative imagery.
The Art of Survival Photographic Exhibition, a partnership between William Fortescue and conservation charity, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) is a multi-exhibition series curating the largest collection of William’s work ever on display.
Created over the past three years, it includes 12 new images from his time in Africa alongside some of his most popular prints so far: ‘Rumble in the Jungle’, ‘Michael’ and ‘African Icons’.
The exhibition aims to highlight the threat ongoing wildlife crime poses to endangered species, and the added pressure the climate crisis places on these dwindling wildlife populations, as well potential solutions to protect some of the world’s last wildlife strongholds and pristine wilderness landscapes.
33% of the proceeds from art sold over the course of the series will be donated to DSWF, allowing them to work towards a safer future for wildlife.
From elephants to lions and zebra to rhino, each image focuses on some of Africa’s most iconic but threatened species and is crafted in William Fortescue’s instantly recognisable, dynamic style.
Many of the images were taken by hand within mere feet of William Fortescue’s subjects, and without the use of remotes, despite the proximity, enabling him to react to the animals’ movements and create highly evocative imagery.
The exhibition launch will take place on Thursday 27th October, 6-9pm.
Please note the exhibition will then be open Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm until close on Monday 28th November.
Please note the exhibition will then be open Monday-Friday from 10am-6pm until close on Monday 28th November.
Red Eight Gallery, 9 Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LR
Thu 27 Oct to Mon 28 Nov 2022
Website:
artofsurvival.net/
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