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For Jacha Potgieter, the natural world has never been simply something to observe. It has been a constant source of inspiration, curiosity and creativity. From his early experiences in Africa to his life and work today in Betws-y-Coed, North Wales, Jacha’s journey has been shaped by wildlife, conservation, travel and a desire to communicate the importance of protecting the natural world. A Journey Shaped by Nature Jacha was born in South Africa and studied conservation in Cap

Protection, by Casey Nadine Banwell, a sculpture that will go on to save pangolins around the world!

After a wave of new inspiration, Jacha has decided to try a new venture. While he has focused mostly on painting and photography for the last few years, inspiration struck recently and Jacha began using 3d media to make his conservation artworks. Starting with some more simplistic shapes to test firing times and new glazes, the ball started gradually rolling into larger and more elaborate and intricate pieces. A square shaped mermaid dish, sculpted and glazed by Jacha Potgiet

There are moments in an artist’s life that remain particularly special. For Jacha Potgieter, one of those moments was being part of an important conservation evening alongside one of the world’s most recognised voices for wildlife: Sir David Attenborough. Jacha’s lifelong passion for animals and conservation has always been at the heart of his artwork. His paintings, photography and sculpture are not simply artistic expressions; they are a way of raising awareness and encoura

When Sculpture Becomes a Voice for the Ocean

When people look at a photograph, they see a single moment frozen in time. What they don't see are the hours, days, and sometimes weeks that came before it. Wildlife photography is often associated with dramatic encounters and rare sightings, but the reality is very different. Much of the experience happens between photographs. It is found in the waiting, the observation and the quiet moments that rarely make it into the final image. For photographer Jacha Potgieter, some of

We are living in a time of extraordinary contradiction. Never before have we had such immediate access to the natural world. With documentaries, photography, and digital media at our fingertips, wildlife has never felt closer. Yet at the same time, never before has nature been under such relentless pressure. Forests are shrinking. Oceans are warming. Species are disappearing at a rate that should concern every one of us. And in the middle of all this, art has found a new and

Art has the power to inspire, connect, and create meaningful change and our recent journey with Remembering Wildlife is a powerful reflection of that belief. Last month marked an important milestone for us at Jacha. We were honoured to be selected to take part in the Remembering Wildlife Giraffes campaign an internationally recognised initiative that brings together artists from around the world to raise awareness and funds for endangered species. This special Kickstarter ca

Last month brought a very special moment for wildlife photographer Jacha Potgieter , whose photography was selected to feature in Kenya Airways’ Msafiri Magazine as part of a write-up on the Pangolin Project and the internationally recognised Remembering Wildlife book series . The feature highlighted the ongoing efforts to raise awareness for pangolin conservation and the important role that photography plays in supporting wildlife protection. The Remembering Wildlife seri

Wildlife and landscape photography by Jacha Potgieter showing the connection between nature, visual storytelling and conservation

In a world where wildlife is under threat and natural habitats are disappearing, art has a critical role to play. It is no longer just about creating beauty it is about inspiring awareness, connection, and action. At Jacha.co.uk , every painting, photograph, and sculpture tells a story a story about the natural world, its fragility, and our responsibility to protect it. This article explores how contemporary wildlife art, environmental sculpture, and nature-inspired photograp

Our friend and fellow conservation artist Casey Nadine Hanwell has created a sculpture of an orangutan called Leuser. Longarm now resides in Betws-y-Coed!

A new look for the Alpine Coffee Shop - Our brand new Saffron interior!

Jacha uses his art to raise money for seabirds on Marion Island.

Our 2024 annual charity donation has been totalled.

Exploring the environmental impacts of Christmas trees, both real and fake.

A new move for Platform Galeri over the Christmas period.

Tamar from Sangha Pangolin Project visits Betws-y-Coed.

New jewellery arrivals in Platform Galeri!

A new range of spirits available to buy at Betws railway platform.