The relationship between art and nature has gone hand in hand
throughout history. From primitive cave drawings, to the
paintings of John James Audubon, the realm of nature has always
been an inspiration to artists. But Nature Art can go beyond
just depicting beautiful scenery, and such is the aim of the
'Bat Cloud' installed recently at Tifft Nature Preserve in
Buffalo. The aerial sculptures are not only graceful and
beautiful, but will also provide a habitat for bats, and pique
awareness as well. "People aren't really aware how beneficial
they are and how important they are," says Joyce Hwang, the
artist of the Bat Cloud. "So I thought it would be an
interesting thing and a great thing to make something that would
instigate a sense of curiosity about bats, so they aren't seen
as these vicious, rabid animals." The Bat Cloud was the last
installation in 'Fluid Culture', a year long series of events
sponsored by the UB Humanities Institute. The series was focused
on the waterways of the region, and the installa