ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Masai mara, Kenya 2015

AUTHOR
Swedish Artist/photographer Pekka Järventaus was born in Gothenburg in 1976. He is passionate about the African wildlife and in particular lions and other large African cats. Having a background as an Artist/illustrator in the video games industry has given him the opportunity to travel and work in many countries in Europe while refining his artistic skills. It was however first during an African safari, he discovered his passion for photography and wildlife. His work is a tribute to the majestic animals with an aim to inspire for a future with animals still roaming the vast plains of Africa.

Exhibitions
2014
“Endangered art 4 apes” Juried by Joel Sartore, Thom Collins and Carolyn Benesh,”. Art Basel Week. Miami Club Rum Gallery, Miami Beach, Florida, USA. Group Exhibition.
“Fauna by William Wegman”. Smith Andersen North Gallery, San Anselmo, California, USA. Group Exhibition.


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