John Banovich and the Influences of Art Art, no matter what kind, has a very overwhelming effect on people. Art shapes and inspires people every day and has for thousands of years. By the many exhibits, art schools and money we have invested in artwork we have around the world to this day, it is evident that people love art. Why? Art is an escape and we use it to express ourselves. It’s used to tell our story; to express the things we see and feel that we cannot say or have already said but people have not been listening. Expressing ourselves through art to send a message is our “second approach” and it proved successful; just look at John Banovich. Art affects each person differently, which is what …show more content…
Today, Banovich’s work can be found in museums and private collections. Banovich was born in Butte, Montana and emerged as a “talent to watch” in 1994 when his paintings were selected “Best of Show” two consecutive years at the Pacific Rim Art Expo, which is the showcase for wildlife art in the world. Critics consider Banovich to be among the top wildlife artists of his generation.
“Banovich has tried to be a wildlife art innovator in using his paintings to raise awareness about imperiled species.” (Biography of John Banovich)
He’s not doing it for the money; he is doing it to raise awareness. Banovich has created a voice, which is his art; which he believes speaks for itself.
"I learned that being an artist is more than creating good art; it involves sharing a vision and exploring ideas. Art can move, reveal and inspire people to seek a deeper understanding of the world around them. Art has the ability to paint a face on a region, a species and a cause." (Banovich)
John Banovich was discovered and then received international attention for his life size painting of an African elephant. This painting was called “Once upon a time” and was created to help draw attention to the growing plague of ivory poaching. The title of the painting was a tribute to the animals that once inhabited the …show more content…
It was founded in 2007 by John Banovich, and it’s the result of tireless conservation efforts over the past two decades. Throughout John’s career as an artist, he has been inspired and now has a deeper understanding of the world and its wildlife, which led to successful conservation efforts and the average citizen now being aware of endangered species and their habitats. By traveling around the world to be inspired for a new piece, John uses his opportunities and resources to research wildlife and to learn about related conservation challenges on different levels. Through his career, artwork and his publishing company, Banovich Art has been proved to be effective in creating ways to help implement and support conservation programs and is utilizing his imagery to promote a message of wildlife preservation and to initiate real change. This shows that his organization is actually making a