Using celebrity
Everyone has a choice to be part of the fight
Being a creative is about being able to think out of the box and using your artistic skills to make an impact.
Rhinos are one of the most valued animals in Namibia, attracting a lot of tourists. They are majestic animals roaming our land for many thousands of years. Last year was not a great year for rhinos. An increase in rhino deaths due to poaching has been fuelled by the increasing demand for rhino horn in the growing economic classes of many countries in southeast Asia.
Not wanting to be mere bystanders, an idea by one became a project supported by more, and has gone from a small fun and slightly crazy idea to a project that has a real chance of making a difference. This was to make a calendar. “I contacted a mix of ladies of all cultures in Namibia about two years ago and told them about my idea to produce a calendar and whether they be willing to play model for a photoshoot, showing a bit of skin – not too much – and either hold a rhino sculpture in the hand or a target sign or wear jewellery of a Namibian-born and bred jeweller, Frieda Lühl. The rest is history,” said founder Natashja Pinsenschaum. The models including Lize Ehlers, Tania Wiese and Mercedez, who all agreed to do it for free. Even the photographers Adrian and Angelique Peake, the hair stylist Silvia Byrne and the make-up artist Manuela Pinsenschaum, worked for free.
The calendars will be sold for N$250 in Namibia and South Africa and for 16 euro in rest of world at the end of October. They are available at Earth Deli, SRT in Swakopmund and by contacting Natashja Pinsenschaum on her Facebook page. Those that are interested in sponsoring the calender pages are also welcome to contact her.
June Shimuoshili
Being a creative is about being able to think out of the box and using your artistic skills to make an impact.
Rhinos are one of the most valued animals in Namibia, attracting a lot of tourists. They are majestic animals roaming our land for many thousands of years. Last year was not a great year for rhinos. An increase in rhino deaths due to poaching has been fuelled by the increasing demand for rhino horn in the growing economic classes of many countries in southeast Asia.
Not wanting to be mere bystanders, an idea by one became a project supported by more, and has gone from a small fun and slightly crazy idea to a project that has a real chance of making a difference. This was to make a calendar. “I contacted a mix of ladies of all cultures in Namibia about two years ago and told them about my idea to produce a calendar and whether they be willing to play model for a photoshoot, showing a bit of skin – not too much – and either hold a rhino sculpture in the hand or a target sign or wear jewellery of a Namibian-born and bred jeweller, Frieda Lühl. The rest is history,” said founder Natashja Pinsenschaum. The models including Lize Ehlers, Tania Wiese and Mercedez, who all agreed to do it for free. Even the photographers Adrian and Angelique Peake, the hair stylist Silvia Byrne and the make-up artist Manuela Pinsenschaum, worked for free.
The calendars will be sold for N$250 in Namibia and South Africa and for 16 euro in rest of world at the end of October. They are available at Earth Deli, SRT in Swakopmund and by contacting Natashja Pinsenschaum on her Facebook page. Those that are interested in sponsoring the calender pages are also welcome to contact her.
June Shimuoshili
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