City of Hobsons Bay

'From Water and Land' by Julian Clavijo

This series by Julian Clavijo is a series of works at Laneway Gallery that explores the connection between humans and living creatures, focusing on endangered species and potential future animals.

Exhibitions

Event Details

Category

Exhibitions

Event Starts

Mar 29, 2025

Event Ends

May 25, 2025

Venue

Laneway Gallery, Woods Street Arts Space

Location

44 Woods Street, Laverton

From Water and Land by Julian Clavijo is a series of works that explores the connection between humans and living creatures, focusing on endangered species and potential future animals that may evolve after we’re gone.

This exhibition is now showing at Laneway Gallery, Woods Street Arts Space.

As of 2023, up to 150 species go extinct daily, a rate 1,000 to 10,000 times faster than natural extinctions, largely driven by human activity. Destruction of habitats, pollution, and climate change threaten animals like the vaquita porpoise and Sumatran tiger. 

While Earth can regenerate, the future of humanity remains uncertain. If we continue our destructive path, will we too, become extinct? In a world without humans, nature would heal, creating new creatures as reminders of what we’ve lost. 

About the artist:

Originally from Colombia, Julian Clavijo’s creative practice focuses on capturing humanity’s essence by drawing from childhood’s joy, curiosity, and innocence. It also addresses the urgent need to conserve the planet and protect endangered species for future generations. Known for his detailed large oil portraits of children in a unique quasi-photorealistic style, his work evokes introspection, emotion, and reflection on innocence. 

Read more about Julian here – Julian Clavijo | Muralist | Street Artist | Fine Art, Australia

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