Richmond BC, Canada #richmondartgallerybc
Learn how junior biologist and BC’s Bat Ambassador uses her nature research to develop illustrations and murals into a growing art practice. McConkey shares tips and advice on mural work, applying for municipal mural and public art projects, and how to incorporate what you love into your art.
This session is ideal for artists interested in starting mural work and have questions on what to expect.
This online session will be hosted on the Zoom Webinar platform. Pre-registration is required to join.
English captions enabled during the livestream.
Participants are welcome to join in the conversation during the Q+A portion of the event.
About the Presenter:
Aysha McConkey, a junior biologist and wildlife artist, graduated with a bachelor in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences at the University of the Fraser Valley in the fall of 2024. Her love for the outdoors later evolved into pursuing a career path in wildlife biology and conservation. Since 2019, she has worked with a variety of different species in British Columbia like Barn owls, Western toads, Painted turtles, Oregon forest snail, and a variety of bat species.
Art had always been a hobby and passion, but in 2023 she realized her art could also be a source for science communication and to bring awareness to species at risk. With more species becoming at risk due to loss of habitat, wildfires, and climate change, her interests are to create art showcasing native animals and ecosystems of British Columbia and the environmental issues we face in this generation. McConkey’s art is also inspired by her work in wildlife conservation, academic research, and habitat restoration.
She specializes in painting, scientific illustrations, graphic design, murals, and participates in markets, fairs, and festivals.
The Artist Salon Series features art professionals leading inspirational artist talks and professional development for visual artists each month from February to November. Programs are either live-streamed via the Zoom platform or hosted in person. Past livestreams may be viewed as videos on the RAG@Home video page.
