A Wild Life for Wildlife
Current Exhibition (November 2024 - July 2026)
5 Sculptures Exhibited as Part of the Kingston Upon Thames Art Trail
Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1EU, United Kingdom
About the Exhibition
One of the greatest joys and sources of wonder comes from the most natural place, the wild. Animals, forests, lakes, and all the beautiful treats of planet earth are more exciting and healing than anything we have created. Yet the world is currently experiencing the 6th mass extinction. More and more beautiful creatures are in trouble. The reasons can be linked back to us, humans. Thousands of the most important animals are facing imminent extinction unless we act now. But with the same joy and love that we get from being in these magical places, we can also heal them. Taking a seat on a tandem bike, joining a game of chess, or throwing a ball in a pool, encourages the public to become a part of the journey with endangered animals. It allows them to learn and understand why each of these species is in trouble. With QR codes connected with the sculpture, the public will be transported to important information about the different animals' lives, needs, and threats. This creates an experience accessible to all, putting wildlife conservation at the centre of people's cities and lives. Wildlife conservation is no longer hidden in the outskirts of human society, it is right here in the urban jungle.
A Wild Life For Wildlife is part of the broader ‘Love The Last’ project, a social movement driven by public art to raise awareness, funds and support for endangered animals across the world, encouraging people to take action before we lose these animals forever. A Wild Life For Wildlife serves as a beacon for a brighter future. Help share their story through the hashtag #LoveTheLast
SCULPTURES
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The African Elephant Never Forgot What He Learned and Neither Did Rabbitwoman
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Description
Elephants have astounding memories. This African elephant loves to learn. Each day he could be found buried in a book. Today he is learning about conservation techniques alongside his great friend Rabbitwoman. Currently, 55 of his fellow African elephants are killed every day by poachers. Together they hope to discover how to put a stop to this. Storing all the valuable tips, he hopes he can find a solution. Rabbitwoman is part of the iconic hybrid duo who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together as best friends and soul mates. These beloved hybrid characters work as our conduit with wildlife, helping us find joy in nature and rekindle our connection with the wild. In the last 50 years, 70% of the world’s wildlife has been lost. We must act now to save them.
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Rise Up Rhino
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Description
There are only 2 Northern White Rhino left in the world. Poaching has sent these iconic creatures dangerously close to extinction. Lifting a full-size male white rhino who can weigh up to 4 tonnes in real life, the equivalent of 50 humans, Rabbitwoman and Dogman show us what we must do. We must all work together if we are to save them from extinction. Take a seat next to them and join the mission to lift up the rhino and become their protector. Rabbitwoman and Dogman tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together as best friends and soul mates. These beloved hybrid characters work as our conduit with wildlife, helping us find joy in nature and rekindle our connection with the wild. In the last 50 years, 70% of the world’s wildlife has been lost. We must act now to save them.
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The Eastern Lowland Gorilla Only Shoots Photos with Dogman
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Description
The Eastern Lowland gorilla was a great shot. He knew how to find the best angle, make the light work in his favour, and ensure his target was perfect. Today he is using his skills for change. Since 1995, the population size of his species has dropped by 77%. Together with Dogman, they show the world that the best shot is with a camera, never a gun. Dogman is part of the iconic hybrid duo who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together as best friends and soul mates. These beloved hybrid characters work as our conduit with wildlife, helping us find joy in nature and rekindle our connection with the wild. In the last 50 years, 70% of the world’s wildlife has been lost. We must act now to save them. 
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The Hippo Was Hungry to Try New Things with Rabbitwoman
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Description
The hippo had a problem. Her kind was known as some of the most bad-tempered and dangerous animals. But she was just a big softy. All she asked was to be given space and plenty of waterholes to wallow in. Unfortunately, the water holes are drying up and over 95% of hippos have disappeared in the DRC alone. She explained all of this to her friend Rabbitwoman over coffee and plenty of watermelons. It will take a group effort to solve her problem. Rabbitwoman is part of the iconic hybrid duo who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together as best friends and soul mates. These beloved hybrid characters work as our conduit with wildlife, helping us find joy in nature and rekindle our connection with the wild. In the last 50 years, 70% of the world’s wildlife has been lost. We must act now to save them.
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The Giant Tortoise and Rabbitwoman Loved the Sound of the Wild
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Description
One of the most melodious places in the world is the wild. There’s a cacophony of sounds; the call of the birds, the chirp of the crickets, and the rushing of streams. The giant tortoise thought this was the most beautiful music. With all species of giant tortoise in danger of extinction, he hopes others find it beautiful too. Rabbitwoman wants to share her soundtrack with the world so they can begin to appreciate the artistic importance of saving the wild. Rabbitwoman is part of the iconic hybrid duo who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together as best friends and soul mates. These beloved hybrid characters work as our conduit with wildlife, helping us find joy in nature and rekindle our connection with the wild. In the last 50 years, 70% of the world’s wildlife has been lost. We must act now to save them.
