Every artist creates his works of art from concerns, needs and emotions. Gonzalo does not escape this rule. His recent work has a very successful and punctual pedagogical intention. The SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALE is a National Natural Monument of Argentina and expressing it in art will make it even more known.
The beaches and seas of the Valdés peninsula are a meeting place for this wonderful species. Said beaches today are contaminated by 80% of fishing garbage, plastics and other waste.
Thousands of other species that live there, such as the Magellanic penguins, numerous birds, killer whales, sea lions and elephant seals, suffer many problems daily due to the common cause of “pollution”, a fundamental reason that motivates the artist to continue manifesting.
“Transforming education, instilling respect and commitment is fundamental. All the seas and oceans of the planet suffer from the same problems! You have to wake up. We also have to understand that thousands of marine species have no other place to live.” This is what the artist says.
And that’s how Rocko was born! The sketches were embossed on the fabric to give it color. Rocko is an optimistic calf who wants to quickly reach the classrooms and the hearts of the children in order to raise awareness:
“The children are the first to always accompany me, they are receptive to understanding environmental problems and thinking of solutions. You have to know how to listen to them, that’s what circular pedagogy is all about. They are the future that is coming and it is for them that as adults we must assume our responsibilities. The best way to educate is by example.
In a 5-year-old room of a kindergarten with the help of their teacher, Virginia, the children chose the name of the character. Rocko was the name finally selected by them to give him an identity, learn in class and draw.
Welcome Rocko!