Period 200 Million Years
bamboo , pigments , ironoxide
The Chinese Paddlefish was the world's largest freshwater fish, a species that has survived since the age of dinosaurs. However, no surviving individuals have been found since 2003, and it was declared extinct by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2022. The main reason for the extinction of the Chinese paddlefish is the impact of dam construction. The construction of huge dams in the Yangtze and Yellow River basins in China, which used to be their habitat, have created no upstream passage for the fish, and they can no longer go upstream to their spawning grounds. It is believed that the population of the Chinese paddlefish has continued to decline because they can no longer spawn safely. Selfish development with only humans in mind has destroyed a species that has existed for more than 200 million years. This is an irreversible loss for the Earth's life lineage.
The Chinese Paddlefish is extinct. And other large freshwater fish species have seen their populations plummet this century. The world's large freshwater fish have declined by 90% in the past 40 years. If nothing is done, there is a strong possibility that they will all become extinct. However, if we take early action, we may be able to avoid extinction. Humans are not the only living creatures on this planet. The value of the existence of the human species can be evaluated only when we are able to care for and maintain the ecosystem of this planet.
300 years
gourd , ironoxide , pigments , bamboo
This work's motif is the Blakiston's fish owl, a bird that lives in the Far East. Blakiston's fish owls make their nests in old trees that are at least 300 years old. However, due to deforestation, the old trees are being chopped down. Thus, the fish owls, which are losing their habitats, are on the verge of extinction. The destruction of forests disturbs ecosystems and exterminates many living things. Also, its spearhead points to us, the human race. What we can do is to permanently nurture and conserve the forest. Trees, especially older trees, are indispensable and precious to various living creatures.
The Wild in 2050
bamboo , pigments , ironoxide
The number of koalas in the wild, which numbered more than 400,000 in the 1980s, has declined to about one-tenth by around 2020. Habitat loss and the stresses of environmental development are believed to be the main causes, but they are not the only ones. Accidents with motor vehicles caused by the passage of roads through the koala's habitat are also a major factor. In addition, climate change in recent years has caused massive forest fires, which have led to a rapid decline in the koala population. Some predict that koalas will be extinct in the wild by 2050.
What can we do to protect this endangered species? In Australia, eco-tourism is increasingly becoming a way to contribute to koala conservation efforts. Tour participants can enjoy Australia's natural environment while participating in activities such as tree planting in koala habitats. In addition, Australian zoos are widely raising funds to protect koalas. Through these activities, each and every one of us can take part in koala conservation activities.
And No War
Gourd, bamboo, iron oxide , pigments
The northern white rhinoceros is on the verge of extinction due to intense poaching for their horns, and conservation efforts have been frustrated by armed conflict. Males have died out and only two females remain. Artificial insemination using frozen sperm has been attempted, but has not yet been successful. There is much for us to learn from this situation. About the eradication of species. What is more important than economics? And no war!