Why Water Art Competitions Inspire Conservation Through Creativity
“Water, water, everywhere, not a drop to drink” – The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) Every drop of water is essential for our sustenance. There’s no denying. This has been a relevant theme for artistic depiction in recent times. Though water art masterpieces were there dating back to antiquity, the pressing need for portraying the global water crisis has been a recent scenario. As kids, we came to know about the contribution of rivers and lakes to building ancient civilizations and to make humanity’s bond with water sources more profound and irreplaceable. This message is reiterated in contemporary water artworks and water painting competitions that focus on issues like climate change, water pollution, and scarcity. This alarming water crisis has compelled many artists to raise awareness through their creations to combat this global threat. That’s why more significant works are being showcased across art galleries, exhibitions, and every major int...
