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#savingbutterflies from chelsea to wembley park
art for a cause
The Project
Launched in April 2024, the #SAVINGBUTTERFLIES project celebrates transformation and resilience, reflecting the journeys of both butterflies and migrants. Our first project, a wooden butterfly created by children at WELR in Chelsea, showcased how climate change affects butterfly migration. After being displayed for three months in the Piazza, our big blue butterfly took flight to its new home in the scenic Union Park, Wembley.
In April 2025, asylum-seeking children in Wembley will work on a new butterfly sculpture representing Brent diverse communities and culture.
Why it Matters
Butterflies, with their delicate presence, not only enhance the beauty of our landscapes but are also crucial for pollination, supporting a fragile ecosystem. Today, they face unprecedented challenges due to climate change, with over three-quarters of UK butterfly species in decline. At WE RESTART, we combine creativity with conservation to tackle this issue. We teach young people about the environment and encourage them to help. Our project connects the struggles of butterflies with those of displaced people, showing how both need a safe place to thrive.
The Future
We envision our #savingbutterflies traveling across London, landing in different boroughs. At each stop, local children will add a new piece, gradually building a trail of sculptures. This will engage communities across the city, spreading awareness and fostering a sense of unity and care for nature among all Londoners.
#savingbutterflies
#savingbutterflies a project where creativity meets conservation
This inspiring initiative weaves together the artistry of London-based artist Aylal Heydarova with the enthusiasm of our younger generation to address one of the most pressing issues of our times — climate change.
At the heart of #savingbutterflies lies an educational on butterfly conservation and climate change, an interactive workshop, designed specifically for children aged 8 to 15, led by CAUKIN Studio. This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity for our youth to learn, create, and contribute to a greener future.
Amplifying the #savingbutterflies message, our vibrant social media campaign invites the wider community to engage with the project. Through captivating imagery, educational content, and interactive challenges, we encourage everyone to raise awareness and spark conversations about the significance of butterflies and the broader implications of climate change.
#savingbutterflies - workshop 1: April 2024 - World's End Place - The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Supported by: The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, City Living Local Life, Mount Anvil, Action Funder and Inhabit (Egis Group), WELR (World's End Place and Lots Road / The Big Local).
#savingbutterflies - workshop: 7 - 12 April 2025 - Wembley Park - Brent Council
Supported by: Wembley Park
Limited Edition Prints
Join the circle of 100 champions for change
Secure one of the 100 exclusive Aylal Heydarova #savingbutterflies prints with a donation of £100 or more, with every penny funding the charity's mission—100% impact, 100% art!
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Size: A3
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