SUMMARY
Photographer Mital Patel's online exhibition, "The Caretakers," shifts the focus from the two remaining northern white rhinos to the people dedicated to their protection. Patel's work captures the unglamorous, daily labor involved in conservation, using intimate wide-angle shots and conventional portraits to immerse viewers in the experience. The series highlights the human commitment to safeguarding a species on the brink of extinction, prompting reflection on guardianship and the efforts involved.
TAKEAWAYS
Mital Patel's exhibition "The Caretakers" documents the human effort to protect the last two northern white rhinos.
The photography emphasizes the daily labor and dedication of the rangers and caretakers.
Patel uses a mix of extreme wide-angle and portraiture techniques to create an intimate viewer experience.
The work prompts consideration of the people involved in conservation, not just the endangered species.