Batty Art Competition – Winners Announced!
The winners of the first Bats Without Borders, Batty Art Competition have been announced. The competition aimed to promote the diversity and importance of bats and the variety of entries showcased creative techniques and art mediums.
First place in the ‘Education and Appreciation of Bats’ category is ‘A Bat’s Story’ by Richa Kedia (main picture). “This is a great piece that really can help people understand more about bats. It is nicely illustrated and fun to look at. I hope everyone in Africa sees this excellent work.”
The winner in the ‘Youth’ category is ‘Upcycled African Chitenge Bats’ by Zoey and Darwyn from Malawi (below). “This is a unique creation, very nicely made, with a positive and attractive design. Great job!”
‘African Twist’ category winner is ‘Malawi Bat’ by Jonathan Thorneycroft (below). “This bat has wings that show a map of Malawi – what a creative idea and nicely drawn too.”
And, the winner in the ‘Photography’ category is ‘Sundeval’s leaf-nosed Bat’ by Daniel Whitby (below). “This is a beautiful shot of a bat in flight. I like the muted background and the faint second bat. The first bat is very sharply focused and well positioned. It is very difficult to get good flight shots of bats and this one is excellent!”
The competition was judged by artist and illustrator, Fiona Reid, who not only took time to judge the fantastic range of entries, but also generously donated prizes. You can find all the winners and runners up, along with Fiona’s comments, on the Bats Without Borders Facebook Page.
Bats Without Borders Webinar
Today’s Bats Without Borders Webinar speaker is Dr Cullen Geiselman who will be talking on Bat Eco-Interactions Database: records of bats as pollinators, seed dispersers, insect consumers, and more… Her talk will take place at 15 hrs (CAT ).
To join in, then register via the Bats Without Borders website – www.batswithoutborders.org You can also catch up on all the previous talks on the website.