Natalia Kapchuk Artwork From The Lost Planet Series Sells for €50,000 at Gala One Auction in Saint-Tropez

Editors Notes Natalia Kapchuk’s environmentally focused mixed-media works capture the raw beauty of our planet contrasting it with the destructive impact of human activity on majestic lands and oceans. Adorned with natural elements and modern innovations Kapchuk’s artworks aim to showcase the ongoing conflict between humanity and nature, often depicting scenes of wonder alongside harsh realities. The vibrant colors and carefully chosen materials used by the artist have a profound effect on the psyche, often leaving observers in a state of action and self- reflection. Born in Yekaterinburg, Russia Natalia Kapchuk showed an early interest in the arts, creating ceramic sculptures at local art fairs from the age of six. Influenced by her mother, an artist and sculptor, Kapchuk honed her skills in ceramics. She later pursued formal art education, studying art history, drawing, painting, and composition. Expanding her horizons, Kapchuk also delved into foreign languages and international politics, earning a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Ural State University. After graduating, she embarked on a global journey to seek inspiration for her future artistic endeavors. Continuing her artistic education Kapchuk completed courses at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and The Chelsea College of Arts in London, UK. Now an internationally recognized artist, Natalia Kapchuk splits her time between Dubai (UAE) and London (UK). Known for her mixed-media assemblage technique, Natalia Kapchuk combines various materials, including reclaimed, natural, and industrial resources like tree bark, sand, natural stones, cloth, fermented moss, polymers, resi-crete, gilding, metal chips, and plastic, etc. Drawing inspiration from nature’s wonders, Kapchuk explores global issues such as environmental degradation caused by human activities. These observations heavily influence her creative process and aesthetic. Kapchuk is an ambassador and a philanthropist at The Parliamentary Society of Arts, Fashion, and Sports (UK), the Better World Fund (BWF), and various charitable organizations dedicated to environmental conservation. Natalia Kapchuk’s works have been featured in group exhibitions such as the prestigious 163rd Annual Open Exhibition, curated by cultural strategist, art adviser, and co-founder of The Society of Women Artists (SWA), Sigrid Kirk hosted at Mall Galleries in London, UK (2024). Her work has also been showcased at the London Art Biennale at Chelsea Old Town Hall on the iconic King’s Road, curated by art dealer Roberto Gagliardi (Gagliardi Gallery), and The Chianciano Terme Art Museum in London, UK (2023). ’The Lost Planet’ series was showcased at world Art Fairs such as the StART Art Fair curated by David and Serenella Ciclitira at the Saatchi Gallery in London, UK (2023); Shanghai International Art Fair at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China (2023); India Art Fair at NSIC Exhibition Ground, New Delhi, India (2022); and the Barcelona International Art Fair curated by art collector Natal Vallvé at the Museu Marítim de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain (2022). Natalia Kapchuk’s work is supported by charitable organizations such as Plastic Oceans Europe, Earthwatch Europe, World Wildlife Fund and Better World Fund. Natalia Kapchuk is an ambassador at The Parliamentary Society of Arts, Fashion and Sports (UK), as well as an ambassador for the Better World Fund (BWF). In 2023, following intense bidding, “Saharan Sands” (2022) from The Lost Planet series was successfully sold for £27,940 during the Wired Online Auction at Phillips Auction House. Another artwork, “The Vanishing Antarctica” (2019) from The Lost Planet series, sold for a record $50,000 at the Global Citizen Forum Charity Auction. In 2024, Kapchuk participated in one of London’s most prestigious annual charity auctions, ‘The Auction 2024’, held at Christie’s Auction House, where she donated “Sad Bulldog,” characterized by vibrant hues and intricate mixed media execution. The debut of her first solo exhibition, ‘The Lost Planet’ (2021) took place at Unit X Art Space in London, UK. Her solo show will be displayed at the Czong Institute for Contemporary Art – CICA Museum in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, the ME Dubai Hotel, designed by the late Zaha Hadid in Dubai, UAE, and Expo 2020 Dubai for the Antigua and Barbuda Pavilion. The Lost Planet video installation will be showcased on a public art platform located at the heart of London’s iconic Oxford Street, at the Flannels London Flagship store, selected to participate in W1 Curates. Additionally, select artworks from The Lost Planet series by Contemporary Artist and Activist Natalia Kapchuk will be showcased at the remarkable Times Square as part of her Solo Show in collaboration with NYC Art Walk. This occasion provides a platform for Kapchuk to communicate environmental concerns to a broad audience, given that approximately 360,000 individuals traverse Times Square daily. Kapchuk’s masterful works are held in private collections in the United Kingdom, France, and the United Arab Emirates, including the Mittal Family private collection, in India.