Najin — Origin
An encounter at Ol Pejeta.
Najin lives at Ol Pejeta Conservancy with her daughter, Fatu. They are the last two northern white rhinos. Meeting them gives that fact a presence no statistic can convey.
Standing next to Najin, time stopped. I watched her graze, going about her day, with no idea what she and Fatu represent. That was the thing that stayed with me. To photograph the last two northern white rhinos was an honor and a privilege.
Mital PatelFrom Lens to Line.
Several photographs of Najin were considered, and different orientations were tested before the final mark took shape. The selected portrait became the reference for the geometric interpretation shown here.
This is the artwork on your piece. It began with Najin, and now you know her story.
Her story continues.
At Ol Pejeta, Najin and Fatu receive ongoing care and protection. An international scientific collaboration is also working toward a future for the northern white rhino through assisted reproduction.
The connection to Ol Pejeta continues through this design. Tembo contributes 30% of profits from the Najin piece directly to the conservancy, supporting its conservation work.
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Thank you for discovering Najin's story. The piece you carry connects you to her, to the art she inspired, and to the work of Ol Pejeta.
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