Broad strokes of red and green evoke the Christmas season. Grasping the brush with his trunk, Pooparn paints an exuberant abstract that expresses his cheerful spirit. The young Thai elephant artist shows a preference for bright, clear colors.
Asian elephants are an endangered species. By making the Asian elephants' paintings widely accessible to the general public, NOVICA hopes to help increase awareness, encourage conservation, and raise significant funds to assist endangered elephants throughout Asia. For more information, please refer to the elephant's biography.
The reverse side of this original painting features the Elephant Conservation Center's seal of authenticity, as well as Pooparn's biographical information. It arrives unframed.
Please note: The elephants hold the paintbrush carefully, by the tip of their trunk - which is also the elephants' delicate nose area. Slight smudging, and an occasional water droplet here and there are to be expected on most elephant paintings. We like to consider that these imperfections add to the conversation value of each piece.
In addition to painting, Pooparn plays a role in the courtyard show, dragging a single timber and playing the angklung ā a traditional Thai instrument resembling a bamboo xylophone.
Seedaw Pooparn used to walk on the hot paved roads, in danger of being hit by a car or truck. The Fon Yad Diew Foundation (Rain Drop Foundation)... read more