The Swift One
An encounter in Amboseli.
The Swift One began with a mother cheetah in Amboseli National Park, Kenya. Photographed by Mital Patel in 2022, she was raising three cubs in the landscape where this encounter unfolded.
I watched her lead her three cubs to higher ground, scanning the surroundings as they went. Then, as she seemed to relax, they began playing together. Watching her shift from being so watchful to joining her cubs in play is what stayed with me.
Mital PatelFrom Lens to Line.
The cheetah’s natural form and distinctive coat patterns drew me to this photograph. The geometric interpretation brings those qualities into a balance of lines and shapes, preserving her character while giving the artwork a simplicity of its own.
This is the artwork on your piece. It began with this encounter, and now you know its origin.
Protecting the wild.
The Swift One supports Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s conservation work in Kenya, helping protect wildlife and the landscapes it depends on.
Tembo contributes 30% of profits from this piece directly to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, supporting its conservation work.
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Thank you for discovering the story behind The Swift One. The piece you carry connects you to this encounter, to the art it inspired, and to the work of Ol Pejeta.
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