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Nomkhubulwane
North American Tour
Bozeman Aug 4 – Sept 15, 2010
Who is Nomkhubulwane?
(nom-koo-bull-wah’-nee)
An elephant. A piece of art. A catalyst for communication and learning.
She is ……… “The Elephant in the Room”……
This 9 foot 1.3 ton Ambassador for Sustainability comes to us from South Africa to facilitate understanding and discussion of issues both local and global. She exemplifies our global interconnectedness.
Nomkhubulwane is the creation of Andries Botha, an eminent South African sculptor, human rights activist and founder of the Human Elephant Foundation (HEF). Botha has created a series of life-size elephants that have been exhibited and or placed around the world including a full herd of 9 in Belgium made from recycled wood from KwaZulu-Natal; a fallen elephant made from recycled cider casks in France; and an elephant in Holland made from recycled leadwood. Nomkhubulwane is one of the newest additions to this magnificent and magical herd. She was created from recycled truck tires and named by Dr. Ian Player, an internationally renowned conservationist.
This great matriarchal elephant is making her debut in North America as a catalyst for creativity and ecology, educational opportunities and discussion. Her journey is being followed on blogs around the world and documented by National Geographic.
Bozeman is one of only 6 cities in North America
invited to host Nomkhubulwane.
“Project Nomkoo” – A Grassroots Citizen’s Project
Mission: To host Nomkhubulwane as an ambassador of creative opportunities, inviting partnerships between schools, universities, businesses, nonprofits, cultural and creative communities and individuals to join together, stimulate their imagination, collaborate, and harness creativity and facilitate positive and inclusive conversation regarding the overall health of our planet with a focus on local issues.
Project Nomkoo is a unique and creative six month collaboration of local nonprofit organizations, businesses, agencies, schools and citizens of all ages. Kicking off on Earth Day and continuing into September, we provide creative opportunities to encourage conversations, build awareness and increase knowledge about the subject matter.
Through art, culture, presentations, performances and community conversations, we will stimulate innovative solutions and inspire commitments to live in a more respectful and sustainable manner. Nomkoo’s visit will encourage individual participation and collective action within our community and provide opportunities for community members of all ages to engage.
Overall, our goals are:
to encourage personal and collective behavior changes,
to facilitate on-going collaborations amongst conservation and sustainability organizations and businesses, and
to leave the legacy of a more environmentally conscious and positively engaged community.
Schedule of Local Events What can you do?
Bozeman Paves the Way for Nomkhubulwane
Click on photo to see slideshow!
Thank you to our community partners for hosting activities and events!
Bozeman Public Library
Museum of the Rockies
Who is HEF? A visionary and collaborative organization, HEF co-ordinates and facilitates discussion and innovative problem solving to create a better, respectful and sustainable world.
Current Bid $3000
