I recently subscribed to Art Daily, and while it's near impossible to read every article they send out daily, I try to catch the ones that interest me. This article immediately stood out to me because social issues are a huge part of what inspire my work, especially recently. And they not only inspire my artwork but also my way of life. I'm a huge believer in volunteer work, and have worked very closely with multiple shelters for several years now. I find it immensely commendable that Alpana Ahuja took it upon herself to create a series of works that not only will benefit elephant conservation but also incorporate one of the rescue elephants into the works. I also admire how Ahuja planned out the exhibit so that it is shown during the festival in India that celebrates an elephant head Hindu god.
An Indian visitor looks at paintings incorporating footprints of an elephant by Singapore based artist Alpana Ahuja at the "Ganapati to Gajah" art exhibition in New Delhi on August 28, 2014. A series of paintings by an Indian elephant have gone on sale at an upmarket gallery in New Delhi to raise money to protect the endangered animal. Artist Alpana Ahuja used baskets of bananas and other treats to lure Phoolkali, an elephant who was rescued from her abusive owners, to create her masterpieces -- giant footprints in bright hues. AFP PHOTO/ SAJJAD HUSSAIN.
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