Extinction

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“Now more than ever, we need to expand the message about the vital importance of the world’s natural places and utilize the forceful role that artists can leverage in the efforts to conserve them. Through my artwork, I hope to move, reveal and inspire people to seek a deeper understanding of the world around us and bring together groups of individuals to unite on a common ground. Our natural world is severely threatened and with this increased pressure, a new paradigm must emerge... artists, conservationists, sportsmen and environmentalists must come together in areas of overlapping interests." – John Banovich

 

 

JOHN BANOVICH EMERGED AS A TALENT TO WATCH over two decades ago and is today known internationally for his large, dramatic portrayals of iconic wildlife. Banovich’s deep passion, knowledge of wildlife and unwavering commitment to conservation continues to inspire. Banovich's work is featured in important museums, corporate and private collections and has appeared in numerous prestigious venues, including the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, National Museum of Wildlife Art, Wildlife Experience Art Museum, Salmagundi Club, Museum of the Southwest, Natural History Museum, Gilcrease Museum, travelling exhibitions sponsored by the Society of Animal Artists and showcases hosted by Safari Club International and Dallas Safari Club.

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Most recently Banovich's 50 x 75 inch painting, “Game of Lions,” was awarded “Best in Show,” by the Artist for Conservation Foundation, a non-profit, international organization dedicated to the celebration and preservation
of the natural world.

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In the press, Banovich’s work has been showcased on ABC’s Entertainment Tonight, The Outdoor Channel, The Great American Country Channel, Orion Entertainment, Versus, PBS and most recently NBC has written about his dedication to his conservation work and named him an NBC Cause Celebrity.

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Having just completed his 40th research trip to Africa, Banovich is most closely associated with African species, namely elephants, lions, leopards, cape buffalo and rhinoceros. He has also won accolades for his realistic interpretations of Siberian tigers, Chinese pandas, and North American megafauna such as grizzly, polar bears, bison, and puma. Banovich has been a wildlife art innovator in using his paintings to raise awareness about imperiled species. He attracted global attention for his unprecedented 10x10-foot square, life-sized painting of an African elephant, titled, “Once Upon A Time,” completed to help draw attention to the growing plague of ivory poaching.

 

Under the umbrella of the Banovich Wildscapes Foundation, money generated through artwork sales has been channelled back to support grassroots conservation efforts that promote habitat protection, science-based wildlife management and sustainable tourism. Over the years, the foundation, its partners and Banovich's clients have raised millions of dollars for conservation.

 

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