Oil on board - 24" x 48Artist Kelli Coulson

"I am very passionate about the idea that ivory is for Elephants. I have never understood how humans could kill such a majestic creature, all to make useless trinkets that have no purpose. The ivory of an Elephant is rightfully theirs - is it part of their majestic, living being.
The title of the piece is what inspired the image. An elephant - threatening, defiant, tenacious and wise...his eyes a window to all living souls - feel his strength!
The symbol in the background is of the African Symbol Tabono. It represents strength and perseverance. I surrounded the elephant in this symbol as protection."~Kelli Coulson
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CALL TO ARTISTS • IVORY IS FOR ELEPHANTS •Artists interested raising awareness and creating works that honour, educate and support a global change in mentality and preservation of this majestic creature, are not alone.Illegal poaching continues despite the declining population, endangered status, and protection from conservation...yet is it only possibly to be controlled, or is there a powerful consciousness rising that can re-write old mindsets and ways? Are artists a catalyst in raising not only awareness, but inspiring a shift in consciousness and enlightenment? Consumer demand, mystical beliefs, and poverty have perpetuated this tragedy ... but we believe it to be possible, to bring hope not only to Elephants, but to our own species - that beyond our struggles and desires, we are capable of choosing to nurture the love, empathy, respect and appreciation within. Let us return to our creative and caring hearts - remarkable, strong, inspiring, and warm - to lighting the dark, corrupt and cold. The world is changing from within - We are ONE ❤ International Artists! Beginning January 15th 2013, any artists interested in art-activism focused on the survival of the Elephant, and contributing one work of art to build an online collective of prints for sale (profits supporting one or more conservation initiatives to be discussed) should send inquiry to: < sharlenawood@gmail.com >. Current artists in support of ‘IVORY IS FOR ELEPHANTS‘ collaboration are Kelli Coulson and Sharlena Wood

Charcoal on Watercolour Paper 10"x15"My first piece for 'Ivory is for Elephants'

CALL TO ARTISTS • IVORY IS FOR ELEPHANTS •Artists interested raising awareness and creating works that honour, educate and support a global change in mentality and preservation of this majestic creature, are not alone. International Artists! Beginning January 15th 2013, any artists interested in art-activism focused on the survival of the Elephant, and contributing one work of art to build an online collective of prints for sale (profits supporting one or more conservation initiatives to be discussed) should send inquiry to: < sharlenawood@gmail.com >. Current artists in support of ‘IVORY IS FOR ELEPHANTS‘ collaboration are Kelli Coulson and Sharlena Wood