Australian Animals

Dimensions Life size
Male Koala 33.5 inch (H) 85 cm (H)
Female Koala with young on back 23.6 inch (H) 60 cm (H)
2 Baby Koalas 13.8 inch (H) 35 cm (H)

Materials Bronze

Editions /8

Koalas are marsupials, which mainly means their young are born before they are ready to live in the outside world. So when this koala joey was born, still an embryo, she would have instinctively headed for her mama’s pouch. There she would have stayed for six months, suckling constantly. When she was strong enough to survive outside the pouch and start eating eucalyptus leaves, she would have left her mama’s pouch and clambered onto her back, which is how we find this mother and daughter, making their way through their eucalyptus forest.

 

Dimensions 110 inch (H*L*W) 264.5 lbs
280 cm (H) 120 kgs

Materials Bronze 

Editions /8

The kangaroo is an iconic Australian animal that is so special to Gillie and Marc. They’re fascinated by the fact that kangaroos can't hop backwards, a symbolic reminder that we should always be moving forward, looking for opportunities and getting excited about the future. This kangaroo family, including a little joey, represents a species that has been through so much - from habitat destruction to climate change. But yet they keep their eyes on the horizon, moving forward with courage.

Dimensions 2.0 yard (H) 1.8 m (H)

Materials Bronze  

Editions /8

Across different cultures, the pear represents fertility, wisdom, and health. The koala, the beautiful creature that won the hearts of the world during the 2019-20 Australian bushfires, is in need of this pear. Over 1000 koalas lost their lives and 80% of their habitat was destroyed in the fires, making their struggle against extinction tougher than ever. But now this koala has found the ancient power of the pear and will be able to move back into the world with added strength and virility, bringing hope and love for the entire species.

Dimensions 2.2 yard (H)
2.0 m (H)

Materials Bronze  

Editions /8

Between habitat destruction and disturbance from humans, especially in the form of cars driving at high speeds, koalas have had an extremely hard time for years. Add to that the drought and bushfire season of 2019/2020, during which up to 10,000 koalas died, and the situation for these marsupials is now more urgent than ever. Thankfully, this little koala has found a respite. At the top of his ladder, where humans and fires can’t reach him, he closes his eyes and rests.

Dimensions 43.3 inch (H*L*W)
110 cm (H) 

Materials Bronze 

Editions/8

These wobbly wombats may look slow and ambling, but you may be surprised to know that, if threatened, they can run at speeds of up to 40km (25 miles) per hour! But it’s our guess that wombats like it better this way, meandering through the world, on land and in water, foraging for roots, grass and bark to nibble on. Here in this garden, surrounded by greenery and without a predator in sight, they’ve got everything they need and can relax.

Dimensions Life size
Male Koala 33.5 inch | 85 cm (H)
Female Koala with young on back 23.6 inch | 60 cm (H)
Baby Koala 13.8 inch | 35 cm (H)

Materials Bronze 

Editions/8

Koalas are seemingly solitary -  they leave their mothers once they’re old enough, live one to a tree, and only get together with other koalas during mating season. But underneath all that, koalas love to live close to one another, and form a complex network through which they can contact any family member at any time. So while koalas don’t form families in the same way we might, they rely heavily on their relatives to support and help them. Through it all, they stick together.

Dimensions 43.3 inch (H*L*W)
110 cm (H) 

Materials Bronze 

Editions/8

It should go without saying that Gillie and Marc have wild imaginations, and part of that involves imagining a future where all of us are happy and safe. This pair of koalas live in such a world. They have a wealth of eucalyptus forest to roam to pick their perfect trees. There are no highways running through their living rooms, and the danger of a high-speed car is a distant memory. Bushfire season runs like clockwork and they are prepared and away from the flames when it hits. Gillie and Marc believe this world isn’t a fantasy, but one we can all work towards for koalas and all animals.

Dimensions 110 inch (H*L*W) 264.5 lbs
280 cm (H) 120 kgs

Materials Bronze 

Editions/8

The koala and the kangaroo are two of Australia’s most iconic animals. Both serving as symbols of the diverse and wondrous wildlife that can be found only on this gigantic continent, they feel proud. It was up to them to uphold this incredible reputation and encourage the rest of the world to explore and fall in love with the wildlife down under. This formed a special bond between them, a friendship that only Aussies could share.

Dimensions Life size
11.8 inch (H)
30 cm (H)

Materials Bronze 

Editions 1/1 

They say laughter is the best medicine, and kookaburras have it in spades. Their laughing call is a lovely reminder to take a break, find the lighter side of life and not take things too seriously all the time. But kookaburras also demonstrate that we should work as hard as we play. Mating for life, these birds pair off and then share incubation duties of their eggs, and then share feeding and caring duties of their hatchlings. This equal partnership between all kookaburras in caring for future generations is something each of us can aspire to.

Dimensions 300 cm (H)
118.1 in (H)

Materials Bronze 

Editions 1/1

Dimensions 61 x 39.4 x 39.4 lbs (H*L*W)
155 x 100 x 100 cm (H*L*W)

Materials Bronze   

Editions 1/1

 

Dimensions 61 x 39.4 x 39.4 inch (H*L*W) 264.5 lbs
155 x 100 x 100 cm (H*L*W) 120 kgs

Materials Bronze 

Editions /6

Lewis, the koala that was heroically saved by Toni Doherty and taken to an animal hospital during the Australian bushfires, passed away on November 26, 2019.  The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital was caring for Lewis. They made the decision to euthanize him after caring for and inspecting his severe burns from the fires. “(Our) number one goal is animal welfare, so it was on those grounds that this decision was made,” the hospital said, according to CNN. They estimated that Lewis was 14 years old. 

Gillie and Marc want to make sure that Lewis is memorialized. Lewis will be shown to the world in bronze, wrapped in bandages and sitting on top of a eucalyptus stump.

The artists hope the statutes bring more awareness to the fires, climate change, and koalas. Artist Marc said of the fires in an emailed statement, “This is a terrifying example of the effects of climate change and how destructive it can be. The fires are not just a problem for Australia, they are a global problem.” Marc and Gillie are known for their public sculptures that help spread love, equality and conservation.

Koalas have been severely affected by the fires. Some estimates say their habitats in Australia have been 80% destroyed. Gillie said in an emailed press release of the koala, “It is so upsetting that an animal so important to the Australian identity is threatened with extinction. We want the whole world to come together to help us make sure this adorable creature will always have a home to come back to.”

Dimensions 1.6 yard (H)
1.5 m (H)

Materials Bronze 

Editions /1 

Native snails occur in both urban and bushland habitats in the Ku-ring-gai municipality however few people would know they are present. Most species are tiny leaf litter dwellers belonging to the families Charopidae and Punctidae however some larger species belong to the families Strangesta 'Ku-ring-gai'(carnivorous snails),Parmavitrina 'Central Coast(semi slugs) Austrochloritis 'Sydney(red triangle slugs) and Camaenidae (Meridolum and Austrochloritis snails). Most of the native snail species in Ku-ring-gai are found in the surrounding municipalities, shires and cities of Lane Cove, Willoughby, Hornsby, Warringah, Pittwater, Ryde and Baulkham Hills however one large species of undescribed carnivorous snail – Strangesta Ku-ring-gai is endemic to Ku-ring-gai and Woollahra municipalities only and is endangered though at present unlisted. Another large species – the undescribed semi slug Parmavitrina 'Central Coast' – is known only from a single locality in Kuringai though it is more common north of the Hawkesbury River.

Gillie and Marc created this interactive snail sculpture for a playground in Ku-ring-gai.

Dimensions Life size
Male Possum: 22.8 inch | 58 cm (L)
Female possum: 18.9 inch | 48 cm (L)
Baby possum: 11.8 inch | 30 cm (L)

Materials Bronze 

Editions /1

This possum family is having a great time exploring their garden surrounds, scampering among the rocks and long grass and peering quizzically at the passers-by. They’re comfortable here because of their highly adaptable nature, and have learnt to live among the humans that have encroached on their space. Like their koala cousins, possums have learnt to feed on poisonous eucalyptus leaves, which means they’re rarely without food. Unlike koalas and many other marsupials, possums live in groups, just like this little family of three.

Dimensions Life size

Materials Bronze 

Editions /1 

The idea is Australian’s wildlife march for conservation and protection. The public art installation and activation will boast to be the world’s longest permanent wildlife march – a spectacular site that will have all of Australia talking.
The life-size wildlife of Australia will be created in magnificent bronze. They will form a 50 meter parade where each animal in family groups will follow each other. The public will be asked to join the march having their photos taken with the animals. Each member of the public will march along the animals.

The idea is Australian’s wildlife march for conservation and protection. The public art installation and activation will boast to be the world’s longest permanent wildlife march - a spectacular site that will have all of Australia talking. The life-size wildlife of Australia will be created in magnificent bronze. They will form a 50 meter parade where each animal in family groups will follow each other. The public will be asked to join the march having their photos taken with the animals. Each member of the public will march along the animals.  

• Life size Male Swamp Wallaby (Approx. 85cm tall)
• Life size Female Swamp Wallaby (Approx. 60cm tall)
• 1 x Life size Swamp Wallabies (Approx. 35cm tall)

Dimensions Life-size family of 3 Long Neck Turtles

Papa Long Neck Turtle 7 x 13 x 7.5 inch (H*L*W) 
18 x 33 x 19 cm (H*L*W) 

Mama Long Neck Turtle 7 x 10.4 x 5.9 inch (H*L*W)
18 x 26.5 x 15 cm (H*L*W) 

Baby Long Neck Turtle 4.3 x 6.5 x 3.3 inch (H*L*W) 
11 x 16.5 x 8.5 cm (H*L*W) 

Materials Bronze 

Editions /30

This family of Eastern long-necked turtles just loves basking in the sun, stretching their necks towards the light and fresh air. Here in a garden, they’re safe from the litter and rubbish that infests their natural habitats, the cars that drive right by their homes - sometimes running them over - and the animal predators that gobble up precious eggs.

 

Dimensions Life size
Male wombat: 39.4 inch | 100 cm (L)
Female wombat: 27.6 inch | 70 cm (L)
3 x baby wombats: 11.8 inch | 30 cm (L)

Materials Bronze

Editions /1

Did you know that a group of these marsupials is called a wisdom of wombats? And it’s not surprising, given how intelligent wombats are. With the biggest brains among their fellow marsupials, they’re also stubborn, determined, resourceful, friendly and extremely playful. So it’s only natural that this wombat family would be happily exploring their surroundings, wherever they may be.

  

Dimensions 70.9 x 137.8 x 51.2 inch (H*L*W)
180 x 350 x 130 cm (H*L*W)

Materials Bronze 

Editions /1

Diprotodon is classified as “megafauna” and is more affectionately known as a giant wombat. It is the largest marsupial ever to live and first existed 1.6 million years ago. In 2011, a diprotodon skeleton called Kenny was found in Eulo in outback Queensland. Kenny is one of the largest and best-preserved megafauna skeletons ever discovered.

Gillie and Marc were commissioned by Paroo Shire Council to recreate Kenny in bronze. The artists worked with paleontologists from Queensland Museum to use Kenny’s bones to recreate a biologically accurate, life-sized bronze sculpture. The bronze statue has helped create Paroo as a destination to learn about fossils and mega fauna in general. In fact, on the Outback Queensland website it lists the statue as the number one tourist site above mud springs, air raid shelters and rivers.

Dimensions Life size

Materials Bronze  

Editions /1

When Steve Irwin passed away the whole world mourned Australia’s national treasure. In 2015, Australia Zoo commissioned Gillie and Marc to create a commemorative artwork to be unveiled for the zoo’s annual Steve Irwin Day. The Day represents everything that Irwin was passionate about: family, wildlife conservation and fun.

The artists wanted to honour the life and legacy of the beloved Crocodile Hunter while staying true to his playful and adventurous spirit. Hence the sculpture is a tongue-in-cheek piece made to look like the croc is jumping out of the water.

Run for your life is permanently installed at Australia Zoo in Queensland.

Dimensions 23.6 x 23.6 x 31.5 inch (H*L*W) 551.2 lbs
60 x 60 x 80 cm (H*L*W) 250 kgs

Materials Bronze 

Editions /1

Gillie and Marc have gone through a lot of change and growth during their expansive career. They like to try new things and are always up for a challenge. But one thing that has remained steady and constant is their passion for animal conservation. The artists created Now and Forever for Tasmania’s Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. The sculpture is a showcase for three endangered species – the Tasmanian devil, the Eastern quoll and the Tasmanian bettong – who desperately need protection. “The director of the wildlife sanctuary came to us and explained how much danger these animals were in,” says Gillie. “He commissioned three sculptures because his goal is to do something about the ignorance concerning these near-extinct animals, and their importance to Australia.” The artists chose to have the three animals cuddling and hiding behind one another as a way to highlight their vulnerabilities. What we do for these beautiful creatures today, will impact their lives forever.

Dimensions 98.4 x 59 x 78.7 inch (H*L*W) 440.9 lbs
250 x 150 x 200 cm (H*L*W) 200 kgs

Materials Bronze   

Editions /1

The world’s oldest and largest koala sanctuary, Lone Pine, is now home to 130 koalas and over 100 species of native animals. Gillie and Marc created Cuddles as a way for students and adults to connect with these lovable creatures while enhancing the sanctuary’s nurturing environment. A koala is difficult to recreate, but Cuddles is extremely lifelike and has been well-received by both the young and young-at-heart.