{"id":586,"date":"2019-11-30T10:10:26","date_gmt":"2019-11-30T10:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bethmcalpineart.com\/?p=586"},"modified":"2019-11-30T10:10:26","modified_gmt":"2019-11-30T10:10:26","slug":"the-painted-wolf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bethmcalpineart.com\/?p=586","title":{"rendered":"“The Painted Wolf”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For a number of years now, I have been intrigued by Lycaon pictus <\/em>– not a dog, not a wolf, not a hyena – but a very special creature. Known as the wild dog, Cape hunting dog, African hunting dog and painted dog and also known as the painted wolf – which is the nearest translation to the scientific name. As a species they used to roam in most parts of Africa, but more recently packs have been reduced to around 6 500. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an artist I do think deeply about my subjects, only that I am in love with animals and especially those which are endangered. Wild dogs kept appearing in my sketches and searches for subject matter to print. What I love most about these enigmatic creatures is their sense of family and community as well as being delightful and gentle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lack of understanding by farmers and land owners, of these beautiful dogs, has led to a war with man, leading to their near extinction. It’s a testament to their resilience, tenacity and strength that they are alive today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2019 I had a solo exhibition in conjunction with The Real McKay – a space in Linden, Johannesburg. I made contact with The Painted Wolf Foundation https:\/\/paintedwolf.org\/<\/a> and asked them to be part of the exhibition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please have a look at what they do for these wonderful creatures and donate to the worthy cause of keeping them from extinction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The Painted Wolf” Exhibition<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Solo Exhibition <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dates: 14th – 30th November 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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