Alain Rasolo

I'm Alain Rasolo, a self-taught Malagasy wildlife artist. My favorite medium is watercolor, but also enjoy graphic and various handicrafts. I was born on the east coast of Madagascar in the town of Vatomandry but my family is from near Fianarantsoa. I discovered the joy of painting during a field trip for my Licence degree in Biodiversity Conservation and Environment Tampolo, a protected area north of Toamasina. From then on, I was hooked on trying to convey the beauty and importance of Madagascar's wildlife through art. Aside from doing art for art's sake, I've had the chance to work with several conservation and education organizations such as Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group, PLAY Madagascar, Centre ValBio and Manga Maso, for which I create outreach and educational materials. I am also a current Fellow at The Safina Center, a nonprofit based in New York. With their support, I opened up my first art gallery by Ranomafana National Park in 2023, and have been able to help VOI Mitsinjo, a local community organization and outreach in 2024. My goal is to learn as many artistic skills as I can, to explore the curious world of nature, and contribute to nature conservation efforts through my art.