Nepenthes talangensis Nerz & Wistuba
29,7 x 42 cm
Coloured pencil on paper
2021
Pitcher Plant from Mount Talang
IDR 6.000.000
I drew this plant in September 2021 using references from Stewart McPherson’s book (Nepenthes – The Tropical Pitcher Plants Volume 3) for IDSBA Calendar 2022 submission. At that time the species name had not been accepted in POWO (Plants of the World Online by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew). However, I still chose it as my subject, feeling a huge interest in its name and shape. Recently, I found out it was accepted in 2023. I am thrilled that species I painted is now recognized with its distinctive name originating from Mount Talang. This is especially significant as it is listed on the IUCN Red List as a threatened species*. With its recognition, I hope it will have a greater impact on conservation, drawing more attention to its importance in the ecosystem of Mount Talang.
*Source : Clarke, C., Cantley, R., Nerz, J., Rischer, H. & Witsuba, A. 2000. Nepenthes talangensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2000: e.T39701A10256061.
https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T39701A10256061.en. Accessed on 02 May 2024.
Diana N T D
Diana, a natural healing practitioner with a lifelong passion for painting and plants, discovered her love for botanical art during her pharmacy studies. Joining the Indonesian Society for Botanical Artists (IDSBA) in November 2020, she found inspiration in its supportive community. Using watercolour, coloured pencil, and digital drawing with Procreate, Diana has exhibited her work in various prestigious shows, including collaborations with international botanical art societies and botanical gardens since 2021. Her artworks have been collected by numerous individuals and also by the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Completing a six-week online program in Natural History Illustration 101 by New Castle University, she now pursues further education through a course from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to enhance her skills. Currently, she is exhibiting in Hong Kong at the ICWT (Interdisciplinary Conversations on Wildlife Trade), Inherent Nature, International Conference’s Art Exhibition.
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