The Ark of Extinction is an art project by London-based artist Marc Craig, bringing attention to endangered and vulnerable animals through his distinctive doodle murals. Each animal is filled with intricate patterns that invite you to look closer, discover something new and start a conversation. It’s about bringing people together through art and sharing the stories of wildlife that needs our attention.

Now you can bring the Ark to your own community with a free indoor mural. Cafés, schools, libraries and community centres can offer a public-facing wall, and Marc will work with you to choose an animal with a connection to your community and a conservation story worth sharing. There are opportunities to explore workshops, community participation and connections with conservation groups. Travel support may be needed for locations further afield and will be discussed beforehand.

The story continues beyond the wall. Marc develops the murals into digital artworks that become prints, bringing the animals and their stories into people’s homes. Print sales help sustain his art and future free community murals, allowing each artwork to contribute to the next. A shared wall becomes a starting point for creativity, connection and a lasting conversation about wildlife.