March 10, 2021–Can art and craft drive the message of climate change home? (Forbes)

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From a grizzled squirrel pondering over its own obituary in the likelihood of a dam being built in its sanctuary, to a bee reading out a manifesto of doom, cartoonist Rohan Chakravarty, fuses art with humour to draw attention to pressing environmental matters. Marine biologist Gaurav Patil, creates illustrations that bring to life the plethora of creatures found along India’s vast coastline—from extra-terrestrial-like sea angels to commonly found zebra sharks.

Chakravarty and Patil are part of a breed of artists, designers and illustrators across India who are working to demystify scientific jargon, and foster awareness and interest in creatures and habitats that need immediate attention. Although these artists are driven by different motivations, a deep passion for the natural world is common to all; for some there is a strong personal connect with the wild right from childhood, while for others the interest has grown over time. To view the full article visit Forbes.