Skocjan Caves Painting

Skocjan Caves is an original gouache painting inspired by Skocjan Caves Nature Preserve in Slovenia. I captured the reference for this piece on an environmental science trip during university as a part of a course on freshwater conservation. I was able to study this unique ecosystem up close and get to know it on a deep level. These caves are home to one of the world's largest known underground river canyons. Skocjan is a pristine example of a karst ecosystem, a unique and biodiverse landscape that forms as a result of water wearing away at limestone. With this piece, I aimed to capture the dramatic scale and topography of the karst landscape. As I studied the unique features of this landscape, I wanted to preserve it and inspire others to protect it through painting. Dimensions of this piece are 9x12 unframed and it is signed on the front and back. This piece will be available for purchase framed and in person at The Other Art Fair Chicago, April 27-30.