"Te waha o Tane" (Call of Nature)
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Provided by: Sea Walls|Published on: June 27, 2022
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Synopsis
- This mural by Japanese artist Twoone depicts a group of endangered New Zealand seabirds, called Chatham Island Shags.
- In his artist's statement, Twoone explains that the mural is intended to bring attention to the plight of endangered species and the role that humans play in hurting the natural world.
Subjects: Science, Visual and Performing Arts
Authors: Twoone
Region: Oceania
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This interesting mural brings attention to an endangered seabird that many students will be unfamiliar with.
- Students will appreciate the slideshow of photographs showing the artist at work on the mural.
Additional Prerequisites
- Teachers with younger students may need to explain the concept of endangered species.
- Teachers may want to show students where New Zealand is located on a map.
Differentiation
- Art classes could discuss how the artist's use of color and the dripping technique contribute to the feeling or mood of the mural.
- Science classes could research the Chatham Island Shag, find out why the species is endangered, and think about ways to help the species thrive.
- Other resources on this topic include this interactive map of endangered species, this Khan Academy lesson on conservation and biodiversity, and this exhibit of artwork on ethics, excess, and extinction.
The resource is an artwork underpinning the support of sustainable resource management and conservation of marine habitat. This is recommended for teaching.
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About the Partner Provider
PangeaSeed Foundation
PangeaSeed Foundation is a globally engaged nonprofit organization acting at the intersection of culture and environmentalism to further the conservation of our oceans. Its mission is to empower individuals and communities to create meaningful environmental change for the oceans by raising public awareness of critical environmental issues through SCIENCE, EDUCATION, and ARTIVISM (S.E.A.). Through their groundbreaking Sea Walls: Artists for Oceans public art program, PangeaSeed Foundation has created over 400 educational ocean advocacy murals in 17 countries, bringing the ocean into streets across the globe.
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