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Drypoint & Relief Number 1 of 3
Impala clearly mark the transition between dry and rainy seasons – the females almost bursting their sides with babies ready to be born, holding on for those first few drops of rain to ensure their chances of survival. The most ubiquitous of the plains game, I wonder how frightening their nights must be … a poorly Impala separates itself from the herd so as not to make everyone more vulnerable.
Thanks to Polly, 50% of the net proceeds from the sale of this artwork will support the charitable work of DSWF and our ground-based conservation partners across Africa and Asia.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Polly Hosp’s practice is built on a deep connection with the fragile natural world and a passion for the environment. She captures unique wildlife moments with a focus on animal behaviour, movement and storytelling.
Building on memories of the Kent countryside, plus over a decade living in the heart of the African bush, Polly’s aim is to engage the viewer in big conservation issues through simple joyful imagery.
Drawing is at the heart of Polly’s practice, and printmaking is how Polly brings her artwork to life. Images emerge through the layering of process, where texture and tone create visions of memories, transporting the viewer to a new place. The line is integral, but the process is all about expression.
Polly says: ‘My works are a window on a world that is at peace with itself … where elephants roam freely, and birds dance to the rhythm of the wind’
Polly Hosp has been a finalist in both David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year and the Society of Wildlife Artists 2021, 22, 23 & 24. Her work was selected for the RA Summer Exhibition 2023, and regularly appears in select galleries including Linden Hall Studio, The Gallery Holt and Fillingdon Fine Art.
