An artist who identifies herself only as 'Faith47' recently erected a controversial mural in Shanghai titled 'The Taming of the Beasts.' The bleeding picture of large rhinos drips down the side of a cement wall, a testament to the devastation that she stands opposed to.
Faith47, along with a laudable group of animal rights activists, draws attention to the recent execution of rhinos in South Africa, China, Malaysia, India, South Korea and Vietnam. The widespread killings have resulted in extinction with the 2011 annihilation of the Javan rhino in Vietnam, a travesty that was soon after accompanied by the elimination of the West African Black Rhino.
The Taming of the Beasts lays blame on the Asian hunting culture which has made a sport and relative spectacle of the search for rhino horns.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Anti Animal Cruelty Murals
- Opportunity for artists to use murals as a powerful medium to raise awareness against animal cruelty.
- Animal Rights Activism
- Growing movement of individuals and groups advocating for the protection and welfare of animals.
- Global Rhino Conservation Efforts
- Increased focus on conservation initiatives to prevent the extinction of rhinos.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can collaborate with activists to create impactful visuals to inspire change.
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Opportunities for nonprofits focused on animal rights and conservation to collaborate on awareness campaigns and initiatives.
- Tourism and Wildlife Conservation
- Increased interest in eco-tourism and wildlife conservation efforts to preserve and protect vulnerable animal species.
