The Turtle Bench of Friendship (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions
TBC
Medium
Bronze with Bronze Patina
Edition Number
/15
Sponsored By
Sponsor Name
Description
A captivating bronze sculpture bench invites the public into a moment of playful interaction and reflection as a critically endangered hawksbill turtle sits firmly at one end, camera raised and pointed across the bench. On the opposite side, Rabbitwoman and Dogman — Gillie and Marc’s beloved Wildlife Warriors — lift their own cameras in response, returning the turtle’s gaze. Between them lies a wide open space, deliberately created for members of the public to sit, enter the scene, and become part of this exchange. The hawksbill turtle, with its intricate form and ancient lineage, symbolizes both fragility and endurance. By taking on the role of the photographer, the turtle becomes not the observed, but the observer — flipping our perspective and reminding us that wildlife, too, is watching humanity and the choices we make. Rabbitwoman and Dogman mirror the turtle’s gesture, their raised cameras symbolizing reciprocity and dialogue. Together, the trio creates a metaphor for seeing and being seen, a reminder that conservation is a two-way relationship — one that requires respect, awareness, and recognition. The cameras themselves symbolize memory, perspective, and the urgency of preservation. The Turtle Bench of Friendship becomes more than a seat — it is a symbol of vision, empathy, and the urgent call to safeguard the hawksbill turtle and the fragile oceans it represents before its image is all that remains.
Sculpture Title
The Turtle Bench of Friendship
Animal Name
Name goes here
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
About the Hawksbill Turtle
The hawksbill turtle is a critically endangered sea turtle species found in tropical coral reefs around the world, particularly in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans. Named for its narrow, pointed beak that resembles a hawk’s, the hawksbill uses this specialized mouth to reach into crevices and feed primarily on sponges, an unusual diet among sea turtles. Its beautifully patterned shell—composed of overlapping scales in rich amber, brown, and gold hues—has long made it a target for illegal trade, especially for decorative “tortoiseshell” products.
Beyond its beauty, the hawksbill turtle plays a vital ecological role by maintaining healthy coral reef ecosystems. By consuming sponges, it prevents them from overgrowing and smothering coral. However, the species faces grave threats from habitat loss, climate change, pollution, accidental capture in fishing gear, and the ongoing black-market trade in its shells. Rising ocean temperatures and sea-level changes also endanger nesting beaches and egg survival. Conservation efforts across the globe, including marine protected areas, stricter trade regulations under CITES, and local nesting protection programs, have helped slow the species’ decline. Still, the hawksbill turtle’s future depends on continued international cooperation to safeguard both the species and the delicate reefs it helps sustain.
How to Help
Inspired by animals that Gillie and Marc met on their travels, we invite the public to discover and interact with these beautiful creatures up close and personal – this allows audiences to connect, take photographs and share their favourite species with friends and family.
With more exposure comes more awareness and builds on the love we already have for animals around the world. With love comes a greater sense of urgency to create a change and save all endangered animals.
The sculpture will be aligned with the hashtag #GillieandMarc and #LoveTheLast to raise unparalleled awareness about the sculpture’s cause across the globe.
Partner
To help protect these animals, please donate to the charity >
Give Back to Love The Last Wildlife Fund
With every edition purchased, Gillie and Marc will donate a percentage of proceeds to support Love The Last Wildlife Fund.
Love The Last Wildlife Fund is a global conservation organization devoted to saving 21 of the most critically endangered animals on Earth. Motivated by a deep love for nature and wildlife, the Fund focuses on protecting species that stand on the very edge of extinction through science-driven conservation, habitat restoration, and community collaboration.
Its initiatives include anti-poaching efforts, rescue and rehabilitation programs, and sustainable development projects that help local communities coexist with wildlife. By combining compassion with action, Love The Last Wildlife Fund works to ensure that these 21 remarkable species are not lost forever, preserving the planet’s natural heritage for future generations.
Artwork Features
Gillie and Marc love working in bronze for many reasons. Bronze is a very hardy material and will last forever. As experts in coloring bronze, Gillie and Marc enjoy experimenting with their sculptures, adding a splash of color to brighten the work, making it even more unique. > Read more
For every purchase of a bronze sculpture you will receive a certificate of authenticity, titled, signed, dated and editioned by the artists.
The Wild Table of Love (Bronze Sculpture)
Dimensions
First section - Front row of seats
76.8 x 177.2 x 52.4 inch (H*L*W) 705.6 lbs
195 x 450 x 133 cm (H*L*W) 320 kgs
Second section - Rest of sculpture
98.8 x 183.9 x 87 inch (H*L*W) 5093.6 lbs
251 x 467 x 221 cm (H*L*W) 2310 kgs
Medium
Bronze
Style
Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Functional Art
Edition Number
/6
Description
One of the most intimate experiences we share as humans is also the simplest, sitting down together and sharing a meal. It’s a time where we can nourish, support, and enjoy time with each other, a time that is cherished by many families all around the world.
But not everyone gets to share this same level of love and support. The world is currently experiencing the 6th mass extinction. More and more beautiful creatures are being pushed towards the threat of extinction and the reasons can always be linked back to us, humans. We have moulded the earth to suit our needs, indifferent to the effects on the other living creatures who share our planet.
This public sculpture experience is an invitation to join the best banquet in the world. Expertly crafted in bronze, the table is set and the animals are already tucking in, all that is left is for the public to take their seats.
Rabbitwoman and Dogman, the internationally beloved hybrid characters who have travelled the world spreading messages of love, acceptance, and adventure, play host to the party. They sit at a huge banquet table, six metres long, adorned with some of the most delectable foods imaginable. Their guests; ten of the world's most endangered animals. Rabbitwoman and Dogman have opened their table to the animals as a symbol of love and support, welcoming them into their family and promising to protect them in every way they can.
The Animals
The ten endangered animals include; a hippo, Masai giraffe, African elephant, Bengal tiger, koala, chimpanzee, Grevy’s zebra, Northern white rhino, lion, and mountain gorilla. They have each been invited to the table as representatives of some of the best-known species in the world. And yet they all are dangerously close to the same threat, extinction.
Hippo: One of the most recognizable animals, this blubbery giant has charmed the world, even though it’s considered to be one of the most dangerous! They are at major risk from poaching, with a 2006 study showing a 20% reduction in their populations over the past decade. They are killed for their meat as well as the ivory from their tusks.
Masai giraffe: The tallest living animal in the world, the giraffe tower over the savannas of Africa. It’s good that they do because a group of giraffes is aptly named a tower! As a whole, the giraffe is listed as vulnerable but the Masai and reticulated species are endangered. The Masai populations have been estimated to have declined by 52% in the past few decades, mainly due to habitat loss and poaching.
African elephant: The African elephant is the largest land animal in the world and wanders across 37 countries in Africa. They are a keystone species meaning they are crucial for their environment. They use their tusks to dig up dry riverbeds in the dry season, digging down to the water hidden underneath and creating water holes for others.
Bengal tiger: The tiger is the largest member of the feline family with a great roar that can be heard as far as two miles away. The Bengal tiger may be the most iconic out of all 5 remaining species and is even considered a charismatic megafauna, a large animal with such symbolic value and appeal that they are often used to gain popular support.
Koala: Koalas are the beloved icon of Australian wildlife, the adorable little marsupial with sleepy eyes and gigantic fluffy ears. They can be seen high in the embrace of eucalyptus trees, munching away on their favourite leaves for the vast majority of their day.
Chimpanzee: The chimpanzee is our closest living relative, sharing about 99% of our DNA. It’s even thought that we have a common ancestor who lived sometime between 7-13 million years ago!
Grevy’s zebra: With stripes as unique as our fingerprints, the zebra is an iconic member of African wildlife. Grevy’s zebra is the largest and most endangered and is more closely related to the wild ass than the horse, the more common plains zebras’ cousins.
Northern white rhino: There are two species of white rhino, the northern and southern. The southern rhino was thought to be extinct until the late 19th century when a small population was discovered in South Africa.
Artwork Features
Gillie and Marc love working in bronze for many reasons. Bronze is a very hardy material and will last forever. As experts in coloring bronze, Gillie and Marc enjoy experimenting with their sculptures, adding a splash of color to brighten the work, making it even more unique. > Read more
For every purchase of a bronze sculpture you will receive a certificate of authenticity, titled, signed, dated and editioned by the artists.
Care Instructions
Bronze is very easy to clean, allowing you to enjoy your precious sculpture with minimal upkeep. > Read more
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The Zebra Bench of Friendship (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions
TBC
Medium
Bronze with Bronze Patina
Edition Number
/15
Sponsored By
Sponsor Name
Description
A captivating bronze sculpture bench invites the public into a scene of modern connection as an endangered Grevy’s zebra sits in the center, flanked on either side by Rabbitwoman and Dogman. All three figures are absorbed in their iPhones, creating a tableau that blends the natural and digital worlds in a surprising and thought-provoking way. The zebra, placed at the heart of the bench, symbolizes rarity and fragility — as the most endangered of all zebra species, with only a few thousand left in the wild. Its presence between Rabbitwoman and Dogman emphasizes unity, reminding us that technology should not distance us from nature, but can become a bridge to awareness and protection.Rabbitwoman and Dogman — Gillie and Marc’s beloved Wildlife Warriors — mirror the zebra’s gesture, their phones held with focus. This shared act symbolizes the way information, stories, and empathy for wildlife now travel through our devices, spreading across the globe in moments. The trio’s posture, calm and open, leaves space on both ends of the bench, inviting the public to sit down, join them, and reflect on their own role in this global conversation. The Zebra Bench of Friendship is more than a seat — it is a reminder that while we live in a digital age, our responsibility to the natural world remains urgent.
Sculpture Title
The Zebra Bench of Friendship
Animal Name
Name goes here
Conservation Status
Endangered
About the Grevy’s Zebra
The Grevy’s zebra is the largest and most endangered of all zebra species, found primarily in northern Kenya and parts of southern Ethiopia. Distinguished by its narrow black-and-white stripes, tall stature, and large rounded ears, it is adapted to arid and semi-arid grasslands where water and vegetation are scarce. Unlike other zebras that form large herds, Grevy’s zebras tend to live in smaller, loosely associated groups, allowing them to travel widely in search of food and water. Their diet consists mainly of tough grasses and shrubs, which they can digest efficiently thanks to a specialized gut. Over the past century, their population has plummeted due to habitat degradation, overgrazing by livestock, and competition for water resources. Hunting and human encroachment have further fragmented their range, leaving fewer than 3,000 individuals in the wild today. Conservation programs now focus on community-based management, habitat restoration, and protecting critical water sources. With continued cooperation between local communities and conservationists, there remains hope for the long-term survival of this striking and resilient species.
How to Help
Inspired by animals that Gillie and Marc met on their travels, we invite the public to discover and interact with these beautiful creatures up close and personal – this allows audiences to connect, take photographs and share their favourite species with friends and family.
With more exposure comes more awareness and builds on the love we already have for animals around the world. With love comes a greater sense of urgency to create a change and save all endangered animals.
The sculpture will be aligned with the hashtag #GillieandMarc and #LoveTheLast to raise unparalleled awareness about the sculpture’s cause across the globe.
Partner
To help protect these animals, please donate to the charity >
Give Back to Love The Last Wildlife Fund
With every edition purchased, Gillie and Marc will donate a percentage of proceeds to support Love The Last Wildlife Fund.
Love The Last Wildlife Fund is a global conservation organization devoted to saving 21 of the most critically endangered animals on Earth. Motivated by a deep love for nature and wildlife, the Fund focuses on protecting species that stand on the very edge of extinction through science-driven conservation, habitat restoration, and community collaboration.
Its initiatives include anti-poaching efforts, rescue and rehabilitation programs, and sustainable development projects that help local communities coexist with wildlife. By combining compassion with action, Love The Last Wildlife Fund works to ensure that these 21 remarkable species are not lost forever, preserving the planet’s natural heritage for future generations.
Artwork Features
Gillie and Marc love working in bronze for many reasons. Bronze is a very hardy material and will last forever. As experts in coloring bronze, Gillie and Marc enjoy experimenting with their sculptures, adding a splash of color to brighten the work, making it even more unique. > Read more
For every purchase of a bronze sculpture you will receive a certificate of authenticity, titled, signed, dated and editioned by the artists.
