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ADEX 2016
OCEAN ARTISTS
APRIL 15–17 SUNTEC SINGAPORE
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OCEAN ARTISTS
This year’s ADEX welcomes more artistic talents to celebrate the breathtaking
colours and textures of our oceans. Come by and observe how these masters of
artistic expression use their art to convey important messages of conservation.
Image © Anuar Abdullah
Image © AG Saño
Image © AG Saño
PHILIPPINES
AG Saño
ADEX 2015 Ambassador
for Dolphins
AG, a conservationist and
widely published professional
photographer, began his career as
an assistant to art mentor Fernando
Sena. He established Dolphins Love
Freedom, which aims to protect
dolphins and whales.
AG has also done assignments
and environmental work with
reputable NGOs and institutions
and co-founded Balyena.org,
a non-profit marine mammal
conservation group.
Image © Van Wangye
MALAYSIA
Anuar Abdullah
ADEX 2014 Ambassador
for Coral Reefs
Anuar is the founder of Ocean
Quest Southeast Asia (previously
known as Ocean Quest Malaysia)
and is involved in coral reef
rehabilitation in the Southeast
Asian region. His projects include
coral propagation education
and empowering the public in
coral conservation. He is also
the author of a book on coral
reef rehabilitation.
SINGAPORE
Van Wangye
Van Wangye is a self-taught
wildlife illustrator who has been
working in the creative industry
since 2000. He got his first job
as a wildlife illustrator after
working for Sea Shepherd
Singapore in 2009. Since then,
he has worked for various
wildlife conservation societies
around the world, including WWF
Thailand, and the Mekong Turtle
Conservation Center.
Dedicated to Climate Change
Experience ocean art with Ocean Artist for Climate Change, AG. Saño, who is
recognised for his environmental activism, as he creates a giant mural over the
three days of ADEX 2016. His artwork and message will be used to promote ADEX
2017, which is dedicated to climate change.
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Speakers are subject to change.
Please check www.adex.asia for updates.