Nature Captured

India’s growing population and its civic and technological expansion are rapidly threatening the countries colorful and diverse wildlife. This situation is endangering India’s biodiversity, and may possibly lead to the extinction of several unique species. In an effort to bring about an awareness of these dangerous circumstances, Tamarind Art Gallery is showcasing an expansive exhibition of sixty-three photographs of Indian wildlife. Each animal featured suffers from the threat of extinction due to land development and human exploitation of natural resources.

The show is a collection of works by professional wildlife photographer and avid conservationist, Yogendra M. Shah. Each photograph brings the elusive beauty of these creatures in their natural habitat to light. All of the images on display are available in limited edition prints from the gallery; the proceeds will go towards the World Wildlife Federation, The International Union for the Conservation of Nature, and the Wildlife Management Institute in order to conserve and protect India’s natural wildlife.

We hope that the images in this exhibition not only please your aesthetic sense but also inspire a communal sense of responsibility to protect and cherish our common natural heritage. In our modern and interconnected world, we have all become collective stakeholders despite political boundaries. Nature is so intricately interwoven that irresponsible actions taking place on any corner of the planet affect us all. These photographs serve to remind us of that essential, but all too often forgotten, truth.

The show will run from July 7th 2009 until August 8th 2009.