Project Tiger
In 1988 in Sawai Madhopur, a town at the fringes of Ranthambore National Park, a group of artists who were committed to the preservation of wildlife in India decided that they would undertake an innovative project, a project to save tigers. These painters were also involved in conservation activities along with village children. The aim of these painters was to preserve a beautiful image of tigers in the minds of normal people so that they can overcome the fear and ill feelings that they have towards the animal. They also aimed to create awareness amongst the local people about the importance of tiger preservation. Various camps are organized to enlighten people about the wildlife around them.
The likes of Valmik Thapar (a famous Wildlife Painter and a founder member of the school) has ensured that this project is started, now it's up to us to keep it afloat.
Wildlife Paintings, especially those that belong to the Ranthambore School of Art, provides us with a great if not ominous lesson- if we do not take steps to conserve what is around us we will soon lose them. Tigers may end up being just a painting on the wall. The Wildlife Paintings that these able artists create, chides us for not being more proactive. And it is high time that we are chided.
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