Hisham Echafaki is a self-taught painter and sculptor with a fascination for nature and the animal world.  Working in oil, acrylic, resin or clay, his work focuses on surrealist compositions with animals, in particular endangered species and examines the impact that humankind exerts on the environment's fragile balance. Whilst his artwork evokes a sense of wonderment for nature’s colours and patterns, it often incorporates anthropomorphic and 'trompe-l'oeil' features that engage the viewer to reflect on our complex relationship with the animal world as well as the importance of conservation and protection of our planet's rich diversity.