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Artist, author, independent scholar and commentator. Intersectionist. Joe explores issues relating to the relationship between growth, sustainability, and the environment within cultural frameworks. His interest is in cross-disciplinary approaches that offer to re-imagine ‘conservation’ and ‘environmentalism’. How do we make ‘environmentalism’ itself more effective and sustainable in the 21st century?
A frequent speaker on conservation related issues, he is the Founder and President of WOLFoundation.org, a Board Member of the African Rainforest Conservancy and a member of the IUCN Commission for Education and Communication.
In his own art, he is one of the world’s leading animal portrait artists, developing unique ways to use animal portraiture to explore issues related to animal individuality, human-animal relations and the impact on conservation efforts. Examples of this work can be seen at www.jzlimages.com.
He is both author and photographer for “FIRST STEPS: Conserving Our Environment” based on a United Nations exhibit.
Joe was previously a practicing physician, industry executive and an entrepreneur who founded a market leading international company,
Joe, You are just the most Fabulous Artist/Man for the 21st Century I know! Everything you do with your artist’s soul is so meaningful to the survival of our humaness. You’re a beacon for us in these inhuman times.
Joe, your comments regarding the general lack of engagement in environmental issues resonated with me, as I’m involved with environmental education and communication. I have also noticed this phenomenon, and conclude that people are comfortable in their luxurious lifestyles and are choosing to ignore the warning of climate change scientists. Your blog and work are truly important in spreading the message.
Joe, Just found the Facebook page and now this blog.Thank you for featuring the work of Richard Long who was the groundbreaker (literally) for looking at the place of the artist in the environment. This blog is most timely as we face many challenges today and as an artist I feel concern about what I can do through my work to express these. Will add you as a link if that’s ok.
Thank you Sarah. Thanks for your comments and for adding the link. Good luck with your work.