A message of conservation through colours with Rajeev Pallath

Artist Rajeev Pallath’s works talk about endangered species.
Rajeev Pallath. (File photo)
Rajeev Pallath. (File photo)

KOCHI:Did you know that pesticides are endangering our butterfly varieties? Artist Rajeev Pallath’s work ‘Obsolescent’ which is on display at Lulu Mall focuses on how such animal varieties are facing the brunt of human exploitation.

There are rhinoceroses, hornbills, antelopes in Rajeev’s work. “My paintings have focused on animals, both in Kerala and outside, which are on the verge of extinction. For example, the rhinoceros is being killed by poachers for their horn. My point is to highlight the need to preserve these animal varieties, especially those those that are killed for business purposes,” says Rajeev.

The Pangolins, commonly called the scaly anteaters, are killed for their outer skin and exported to China and Vietnam.

Other environmental factors have affected the Atlantic Salmon, which is from the species of ray-finned fish in the family Salmonidae.  

“Through my work I want to raise awareness about existing issues as well as the need to protect endangered species,” he adds. Rajeev’s paintings have also included the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) listed birds and animals. The exhibition will conclude on Tuesday.

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