THE TIGERS' FOREST ARTWORKS

The Tigers' Forest montages created by Jane feature drawings of India and Malaysia's remarkable wildlife by participating children from Singapore, the UK, the USA and India. A selection of the drawings illustrate species information in The Wildlife section. Learn about many of the animals children and adults championed through their beautiful drawings. The montage above features a selection of drawings of 97 species by 129 young artists from Gosforth Central Middle School, UK. The diamond pattern formed by the tiger drawings reminds us that each of these species is a precious jewel we are fortunate to share Earth with.

USA

826LA

On November 9, 2024, the project team delivered a workshop at 826LA's Mar Vista venue, Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles. 826LA is a non-profit writing and tutoring organization dedicated to unlocking and cultivating the creative power of writing for students ages 6 to 18. 15 children and 6 volunteers created drawings of 23 species including red-headed vulture (critically endangered), sloth bear (vulnerable) and great hornbill (vulnerable).

EL MORRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

On November 8, 2024, Grade 3 children from El Morro Elementary School, Laguna Beach participated in workshops. 55 children and K-5 Visual and Performing Arts ToSA, Cama Stevens's drawings of 41 species including Asian elephant (endangered), greater one-horned rhino (vulnerable) and fishing cat (vulnerable) are included in the montage.

TOP OF THE WORLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

On November 12 and 14, 2024, Grade 3 children from Top of the World Elementary School, Laguna Beach participated in workshops. 101 children and teachers including K-5 Visual and Performing Arts ToSA, Laguna Beach Unified School District, Sarah Wolsey's drawings of 73 species including lion-tailed macaque (endangered), leopard (vulnerable) and Indian star tortoise (vulnerable) are represented in the montage.

LAGUNA ART MUSEUM

On November 11, 2024, children and adults participated in workshops at Laguna Art Museum. They created drawings of 17 species including superb large fan-throated lizard (critically endangered) and Myristica lowland tree frog (endangered).

COAST FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL

On November 15 and 16, 2024, children and adults participated in workshops at the Coast Film & Music Festival. They created drawings of 21 species including black-necked stork (vulnerable) and Indian crested porcupine (least concern).

SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL

The project team worked with Mr Koltusky, Art Teacher, Singapore American School. High school students participated in an onsite/virtual workshop on 8 May, 2024. The workshop was organised by Ayan, Project Ambassador, assisted by Dharma, Vihan, and Priyali, DftP volunteers. The montage features drawings by children, staff and parents of 13 species including Malayan tiger, Malay tapir and common palm civet.

UK

SOUTH GOSFORTH FIRST SCHOOL

Year 4: Snowy Owls

The project team worked with Mrs. Dibb, Art Lead and Reception Teacher, South Gosforth First School, Newcastle-upon Tyne where Nursery-Year 4 children participated in workshops between 13-15 May, 2024. The montages feature drawings by all participating children. The school raised funds for The Tigers' Forest through print sales of the artworks.

Year 4: Eagle Owls

Year 3: Kestrels

Year 3: Red Kites

Year 2: Kingfishers

Year 2: Doves

Year 1: Starlings

Year 1: Goldfinches

Reception: Puffins

Reception: Robins

Nursery: Ducklings

GOSFORTH CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Class 5EF

The project team worked with Mrs. Jobling, Acting Assistant Head (Inclusion), Head of Art & Technology and Patrick Quilliam, Year 5 Art Teacher, Gosforth Central Middle School, Newcastle-upon Tyne and delivered workshops to over 600 children from Year 5-Year 8 between 20-22 May, 2024. The following composite artworks feature drawings by all children with parental/guardian permission for drawing inclusion in the project. The school is raising funds for The Tigers' Forest through print sales of the artworks.

Class 5JW