Bodies of Work

Projects

Four bodies of work. One ongoing commitment to the natural world.

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01
Ongoing

Project Holocene

Ronat's flagship international exhibit features large-scale illuminated paintings of endangered species, shown in museums, zoos, and public spaces worldwide. Project Holocene exists at the intersection of art, conservation, and immersive experience.

Georgia Aquarium — Science Museum of Minnesota — National Geographic Encounter NYC — Art Basel — Savina Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul — National Taiwan Science Education Center — Brevard Zoo — Dallas Zoo — Clearwater Marine Aquarium — Akron Zoo — Knoxville Zoo — Elmwood Park Zoo — San Antonio Zoo — Phoenix Zoo — Los Angeles Zoo

02
2025–Current

Carnivores

Created in collaboration with SPECIES and renowned wildlife biologist Anthony Giordano, this series turns attention to the world's apex predators — animals that shape entire ecosystems and face increasing pressure from habitat loss and human conflict. The work explores their power, their vulnerability, and their irreplaceable role in the natural world.

In collaboration with SPECIES / Anthony Giordano

03
2025–Current

Corals

Developed in partnership with the Inland Ocean Coalition, this series explores the fragile and extraordinary world of coral reef ecosystems. At once alien and breathtaking, coral reefs represent some of the most biodiverse and threatened environments on the planet. The work brings their quiet urgency to the surface.

In partnership with the Inland Ocean Coalition

04
2025–Current

African Species

A dedicated series celebrating the iconic and often overlooked wildlife of the African continent. From the vast savannas to dense rainforests, this body of work portrays species under mounting pressure from poaching, habitat destruction, and climate change — rendered at monumental scale to demand the attention these animals deserve.

05
2025–Current

Aquatic Species

An immersive exploration of the world beneath the surface — freshwater and marine species that inhabit rivers, lakes, and open ocean. This series shines a light on aquatic life that rarely receives the same conservation attention as land animals, despite facing equally urgent threats from pollution, overfishing, and warming waters.

06
2025–Current

Night Flora

A departure in subject, not in spirit. This series brings Ronat's layered mark-making to the botanical world — expressive, intricate, and alive with detail. Where his endangered species work confronts loss, the flower series celebrates persistence and abundance.

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