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ABSTRACT
This text explores the intersection of art and environmental advocacy, with a painting that reflects humanity's impact
on nature and the urgent need for action against climate change. The artist frames the work as both a personal
expression and a call to action, using symbolism to convey the fragility of life on Earth.
The central figure
—
a boy attempting to refill the Aral Sea
—
represents the struggle for ecological restoration,
surrounded by extinct species and stark reminders of human-induced destruction. Surreal elements, such as an
astronaut seeking new worlds and a bomber dropping candies, highlight the paradox of humanity’s innovation and
self-destruction.
Through vibrant contrasts and evocative imagery, the painting invites viewers to reflect on their role in preserving our
shared home. At its core, it is a plea for awareness, resilience, and change, affirming art’s power to inspire a sustainable
future.
KEYWORDS
Life on Earth. climate change. the Aral Sea. an astronaut. Lake Chad. extinct species. Art. Abstract painting. Oybek Art.
Oybek Islamov.
INTRODUCTION
Research Article
ANNOTATION FOR "A CANVAS OF CRISIS: ART AS A REFLECTION OF
OUR PLANET’S FRAGILE FUTURE"
Submission Date:
December 01, 2024,
Accepted Date:
December 05, 2024,
Published Date:
December 10, 2024
Crossref doi:
https://doi.org/10.37547/ajsshr/Volume04Issue12-03
Oybek Islamov
The member of The Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan, The member of the Association of the Handicraftsman of
the Republic of Uzbekistan
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Copyright:
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A Canvas of Crisis: Art as a Reflection of Our Planet’s
Fragile Future
As an artist, I see myself as a living thread in the vast
tapestry of nature. Our planet is not only our home but
also a source of endless inspiration, offering
breathtaking landscapes and the intricate beauty of
human faces. Yet, beneath this surface beauty lies a
sobering reality: the Earth is deteriorating. Some
wounds are irreversible, scars of human activity that
compel me to channel my concerns into my art.
This sense of urgency gave birth to my latest
painting
—
a monumental piece measuring 240x400 cm
(94x157 inches), crafted with oil on canvas. The work is
both a reflection and a call to action, addressing one of
the most pressing issues of our time: climate change.
Climate change poses an existential threat to life on
Earth. While some argue that humanity should simply
adapt to the inevitable, I reject such resignation. We
still have time
—
though fleeting
—
to act and mitigate
the damage we've inflicted on our ecosystems. History
reminds us of how dire inaction can be. The year 536,
often referred to as the "worst year to be alive," saw
catastrophic global cooling that wiped out half of
humanity. Could we endure even a modest
temperature rise today, given the interconnected
vulnerabilities of our world?
In just two centuries, human activity has profoundly
reshaped the Earth. We've drained bodies of water like
Lake Chad and the Aral Sea, disrupted rivers, and
irreversibly altered ecosystems. My painting captures
this devastation poignantly. At its heart, a boy
attempts to refill the Aral Sea
—
a poignant metaphor
for the unfulfilled dreams of restoration held by Central
Asian nations for over 80 years.
Surrounding this central figure are representations of
extinct species: the Tasmanian wolf, the Pinta giant
tortoise, the Western black rhino, and countless birds.
They appear in stark contrast to a highlighted red zone,
symbolizing the urgency of preservation. Among
these, the Great Auk and the Dutch Alcon Blue
Butterfly interact with a seemingly innocent cat.
However, this ordinary predator belies its impact
—
domestic cats in the U.S. alone are responsible for 1.3
to 4 billion bird deaths annually, alongside other
threats like window collisions and vehicle strikes that
claim hundreds of millions more.
In the painting’s right corner, an astronaut navigates a
fragile boat toward distant, potentially habitable
planets, carrying moss
—the Earth’s oldest plant. This
imagery reflects our yearning for new beginnings on
worlds like super-Earth TOI-715 b and TOI-700 b.
Meanwhile, the left corner presents a surreal
juxtaposition: a bomber playfully dropping candies on
Earth, while below, an evergreen tanker symbolizes
economic collapse. A janitor figure cleans urban chaos,
planting flowers atop a coal station
—
a paradoxical
nod to green energy derived from polluting sources.
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The dynamics of these elements come alive through
vibrant contrasts and intense symbolism. At the heart
of this chaos, a white pigeon
—
a universal symbol of
peace
—
flies serenely overhead. Its expression is
neither joyful nor mournful; it merely observes,
emdiving the inevitability of human actions and their
consequences.
This painting is more than a visual narrative; it is a
testament to resilience, a call for awareness, and a plea
for change. It invites viewers to ponder their role in
shaping the future of our shared home and to question
whether we can rise to the challenge of preserving it.
Art, I believe, holds the power to awaken minds and
inspire action. Through this work, I hope to contribute
to the global conversation about sustainability and the
delicate balance of life on Earth.
Working process
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Left Akmal Payziev
founder of. Maxtrack/Workly.io/MyTaxi/Express24/IMPACT.T/Numeo.ai.
Right Oybek Islamov
The hall of the IMPACT.T technology hub. Tashkent 2024.
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REFERENCES
1.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change
2.
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aral_Sea
3.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extinction
4.
http://oybekart.com/art_projects.html
