Dimensions 70 x 53 x 53 inch (H*L*W) 154 lbs 180 x 135 x 135 cm (H*L*W) 70 kgs
Medium Bronze with Paint
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Functional Art
Edition Number /8
Description This captivating bronze sculpture portraying the delicate equilibrium of an endangered parrot skillfully balancing on a coconut, nestled atop a ripe pineapple. Crafted with meticulous detail, the sculpture captures the vibrant hues of the parrot's feathers and its playful demeanor as it perches atop the coconut with grace and poise. Beneath the coconut, the full pineapple adds a burst of color and texture to the composition, enhancing the sense of tropical abundance and vitality. Symbolizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems, the sculpture serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving the habitats of Earth's endangered species.
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
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Boxing Kangaroo (Stainless Steel Sculpture)
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Dimensions 78 inch (L) 200 cm (L)
Medium Bronze
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife
Edition Number /10
Description With its muscular form poised in a boxer's stance, the kangaroo exudes strength, agility, and a hint of playful defiance. Every detail, from the sleek contours of its body to the intricate rendering of its fur, is meticulously crafted to evoke a sense of awe and admiration.
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
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The Hippo Was in Big Bloom
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Dimensions 55 x 40 x 40 inch (H*L*W) 110 lbs 140 x 100 x 100 cm (H*L*W) 50 kgs
Medium Bronze with Paint
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Functional Art
Edition Number /8
Description This captivating bronze sculpture capturing the tranquil repose of an endangered hippo nestled upon a luxurious purple flower. Crafted with exquisite detail, the sculpture portrays the hippo's robust form with striking realism, from its sturdy build to its endearing features. Resting gently on the velvety petals, the hippo emanates a sense of calm and resilience, reminding viewers of the importance of safeguarding these majestic creatures. Against the backdrop of the purple flower, the sculpture serves as a poignant call to action for conservation, urging us to protect and preserve the habitats of Earth's endangered species.
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
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The Elephant Was in Big Bloom
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Dimensions 55 x 40 x 40 inch (H*L*W) 110 lbs 140 x 100 x 100 cm (H*L*W) 50 kgs
Medium Bronze with Paint
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Functional Art
Edition Number /8
Description This captivating bronze sculpture capturing the magnificence of an endangered elephant delicately perched upon a vibrant red flower. The sculpture portrays the elephant's majestic presence with lifelike precision, from its massive tusks to the wrinkles adorning its weathered skin. Balanced gracefully on the crimson petals, the elephant serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty and vulnerability of these remarkable creatures. The bold contrast between the red flower and the bronze sculpture highlights the urgency of conservation efforts, urging viewers to cherish and protect Earth's endangered species.
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
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The Giraffe Was in Big Bloom
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Dimensions 55 x 40 x 40 inch (H*L*W) 110 lbs 140 x 100 x 100 cm (H*L*W) 50 kgs
Medium Bronze with Paint
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Functional Art
Edition Number /8
Description This captivating bronze sculpture depicting the serene repose of an endangered giraffe atop a bed of golden flowers. The graceful contours of the giraffe's form are meticulously rendered, from its arched neck to its slender legs. Resting on a single golden blossom, the giraffe symbolizes both fragility and resilience, urging viewers to reflect on the importance of protecting our planet's biodiversity. Surrounding foliage adds depth to the composition, emphasizing the beauty of nature and the urgency of conservation efforts.
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
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The Rhino Was in Big Bloom
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Dimensions 55 x 40 x 40 inch (H*L*W) 110 lbs 140 x 100 x 100 cm (H*L*W) 50 kgs
Medium Bronze with Paint
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Functional Art
Edition Number /8
Description This captivating bronze sculpture immortalizing the noble presence of an endangered rhinoceros poised atop a delicate pink flower. Crafted with meticulous detail, the sculpture captures the rhino's powerful form with striking authenticity, from its rugged horn to its sturdy frame. Balanced gracefully on the soft petals, the rhino exudes an aura of strength and resilience, serving as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for conservation efforts. Against the backdrop of the pink flower, the sculpture symbolizes hope and beauty, urging viewers to cherish and protect Earth's endangered species for generations to come.
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
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Shandu (Fibreglass Sculpture)
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Dimensions 157.5 x 275.6 x 196.8 inch (H*L*W) 705.4lbs 400 x 700 x 500 cm (H*L*W) 320kgs
Description After one year of preparation, hundreds of sponsors, and two huge days of installation, the world’s largest rhino sculpture, Shandu, the Buried Rhino was placed on Sydney’s famous Tamarama Beach as part of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in 2016. “Shandu means change in South Africa and this was one rhino who lived up to his name,” Marc says. Shandu has now been installed into Monarto Zoo, the world’s largest open-range zoo. “We’re thrilled that Shandu has found his new home in Monarto Zoo,” Marc says. Shandu can be found soaking up in the rays in a gorgeous spot outside the visitor centre situated between the chimps and yellow-footed rock wallabies. “Monarto is a very rhino-focused place,” Gillie explains. “They even have a rhino for a logo so we know he will be very happy there next to his chimp and wallaby friends.” Not only did millions of visitors come to see Shandu but thousands of photos were uploaded to social media. Shandu won both the Allen's People’s Choice Award and Kids' Choice Award. This is only the third time in the 20-year history of Sculpture by the Sea Bondi that an artwork has been awarded both, as voted by the public. Gillie and Marc donated all their prize money to The Australian Rhino Project (ARP). The ARP aims to relocate 80 endangered Southern White Rhinoceros to Australia in an effort to safeguard the species. Besides nationwide media coverage, Shandu received worldwide media exposure from publications including the UK’s Telegraph and BBC UK. Every single TV channel in Australia featured Shandu too. All this press meant the ARP were flooded with calls of offer to volunteer. The artists managed to raise a massive $17,000 altogether to go towards the ARP.
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
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The Giraffe Is Teetering (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions 80.7 x 51.2 x 39.4 inch (H*L*W) 242.5 lbs 205 x 130 x 100 cm (H*L*W) 110 kgs
Medium Bronze
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife
Edition Number /8
Description This sculpture depicts an endangered Giraffe, its tall frame perched precariously atop two large blocks on the verge of collapse. This compelling artwork serves as a powerful symbol, urging society to recognize the imminent plight of these majestic creatures and take action to protect their existence. The endangered Giraffe perfectly embodies the vulnerability of countless species on the brink of extinction, while the crumbling blocks represent the fragility of our planet's ecosystems. This sculpture serves as a call for awareness, inspiring us to strive for conservation efforts and come together to ensure a future where these remarkable creatures can thrive.
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
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Love the Chimpanzee (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions Sculpture 56.3 x 79.1 x 39.8 inch (H*L*W) 308.7 lbs 143 x 201 x 101 cm (H*L*W) 140 kgs
Base 0.6 x 59.4 x 39.8 inch (H*L*W) 1.6 x 151 x 101 cm (H*L*W)
Medium Bronze
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Activist Art
Edition Number /6
Description This shy 12-year-old chimp loves living in the tranquillity of her forest with her family. She has decided to stay with her mother rather than finding a new community, helping to care for her siblings and teach them everything she knows. She loves the peaceful moments with her friends and gets out of the way quick sharp when the alpha starts throwing his weight around. But the alpha isn’t the only one she’s learnt to run from, there’s something far more dangerous; humans.
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! Through research we have been able to see some of the magical similarities between us and chimpanzees. We all have our own unique personalities, are incredibly social, can learn basic sign-language, and, most importantly use and make tools.
A chimpanzee will usually only give birth to one baby at a time. The babies are completely helpless and the level of love and care given by the mother is crucial for a healthy baby. For the first 30 days of their life, the baby will cling to their mother's belly and will move on to riding on their backs at 5 or 6 months. They start to be able to move around independently by the age of 2 and by 4-6 are weaned. As young chimps, they will still stay with their mothers for up to 9 years. Until then, the mother will play with her baby and teach them all the important skills needed for being a chimp.
Chimps are incredibly social creatures. They have intricate connections between the different members of their community, touching, cuddling, and sometimes fighting with each other. Grooming is an incredibly important part of chimp life. Not only is it important to stay clean and tidy, but it’s also a fantastic way to strengthen bonds, build alliances, and relax. Chimps can spend a few minutes and even up to a few hours grooming each other, maintaining friendly ties between the community. The important bonds between chimpanzees can also be seen when the grieve for their dead. Those who were closest to the deceased are visibly more upset and spend a lot more time in the process of mourning. Mothers will carry their dead babies around; others will groom their friend. This shows their diverse and complex emotions, and most importantly, their ability to love.
Chimpanzees are now endangered because of our actions. Because of major increases in human populations, miles and miles of their habitat is being destroyed, clearing space for city expansion, agriculture, roads, logging, and mining. This is making it harder for the chimps to survive, forcing them to live in smaller and smaller spaces and putting a major strain on food options. This issue over food, in particular, has led to human-chimpanzee conflict. In their desperation to find enough to eat, the chimps are forced to come to human settlements to steal food, mainly easy to grab things such as fruit, but when things are really tough, they have been known to take children. Families retaliate by killing the chimps to stop any other attacks. Chimps are also targeted by bushmeat hunters as they provide plenty of meat compared to other smaller animals. The hunters are also known to take the young as their pets or sell them on the illegal pet trade, a lifestyle that is never suitable for a wild animal. With DNA so similar to our own it is not surprising that chimpanzees are susceptible to many of the same diseases that we are. Since the 1980s, Ebola has been a major threat killing hundreds of thousands of chimpanzees.
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
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Love the Emperor Penguins (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions Sculpture 39.4 x 393.7 x 2.2 inch (H*L*W) 1322.8lbs 1 x 10 x 1m (H*L*W) 600kgs
Base 354.3 x 39.4inch (L*W) 9 x 1m (L* W)
Medium Bronze
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Activist Art
Edition Number /6
Description This group of men have had a tough 2 months. They have survived freezing temperatures, storms so intense it’s impossible to see anything, and no food. But it’s all been worth it. They passed their precious baby which they watched hatch on their feet to their partner, and now it’s time to kick back from daddy-duty and fill their tummies. They have always had to be careful on these journeys, they aren’t the only hungry ones. Orcas and leopard seals are waiting for their arrival. They must be acrobats in the water to avoid them. But they can’t avoid the humans taking their food. The humans never seem to have enough fish and don’t like to share.
The largest of all the penguins, these beautiful birds make their home in one of the most inhospitable places in the world, Antarctica. These hardy birds are like no other. They can dive deeper than any other bird (500m), last without eating for longer (4 months) and is the only bird that breeds on the ice, during winter! With such extreme habits in such an extreme environment, these birds are fascinating.
With temperatures dropping down to -60 °C, these birds must work together to survive. They huddle together in a big group using their collective body heat to give the penguins in the centre protection from the wind. Once a penguin in the middle gets nice and warm it moves itself to the outside to give others a turn. But they also have special adaptations that help them out. They are naturally well insulated with body fat and several layers of feathers. They are also adapted to their deep, freezing dives which can last for around 20 minutes. With unusually structured haemoglobin which allows them to function with low oxygen levels, solid bones to help with the intense changes in pressure, and the ability to slow down their metabolism and shut down non-essential organs, these birds can achieve remarkable dives.
Emperor penguins have a very curious breeding system. They meet on the ice at the start of winter to breed. A few months later, the female lays her egg. This process makes her very hungry, so the male steps up to take his turn. She passes her egg from the tops of her feet to his, being extremely careful not to let the egg drop onto the freezing ice, before heading off to the open ocean to feed, a journey up to 80km away! The male is left to look after the egg, covering it with his feathered skin, called a brood pouch for the 65 days it takes to hatch, protecting it from the icy winds and storms. Once the two months is up, the female returns with a full belly, ready to regurgitate her food to the hungry chick. Since there is no fixed nest, she must use vocal calls to find her partner and chicks. Once found, the mother takes over childcare duties and the father hungrily sets off for his turn to eat. The mother must keep her chick warm in her brood pouch as they could die in just a few minutes if they are exposed. As the summer arrives the timing of the emperor penguins breeding makes sense. Just as the chicks are old enough to swim and fish by themselves, the summer sun breaks up the ice and open waters open up near the breeding site, ready for the young penguins first dip in the water.
It has been a recent development that the emperor penguin was moved from least concern to near threatened. The main threats this penguin faces are declining food, primarily caused by climate change and industrial fishing. They are also threatened with disease, habitat destruction, and the disturbance of breeding colonies by humans. Emperor penguins are very sensitive to changes in their climate. Studies have found that adult death rates increased in warmer periods with less sea-ice coverage, but when sea-ice increased, chick deaths increased. Scientists have predicted that with rising temperatures melting the sea ice, all colonies will see declining numbers through habitat loss and loss of krill, their primary food. 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
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Arabian Leopard Stands Tall (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions 78 inch (L) 200 cm (L)
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Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife
Edition Number /10
Description The Arabian leopard bronze statue stands as a striking testament to the beauty and fragility of this endangered species. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the sculpture captures the sleek lines and powerful grace of the Arabian leopard, rendered in lifelike bronze. Every contour of the leopard's lithe body, from its muscular frame to the delicate curvature of its tail, is expertly sculpted to evoke a sense of awe and admiration. With piercing eyes that seem to gaze into the soul of the viewer, the statue conveys the intelligence and majesty of this elusive predator.
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
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Love the Hippopotamus (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions Sculpture 74.8 x 196.8 x 78.7 inch (H*L*W) 1984.16lbs 1.9 x 5 x 2m (H*L*W) 900kgs
Base 157.5 x 78.7inch (L*W) 4 x 2m (L* W)
Medium Bronze
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Activist Art
Edition Number /6
Description This 9-year-old female is sick of being so close to other hippos. They aren’t the most patient of animals so when they are forced so close, tempers get hot. She wishes there were more options for them to go, but water holes seem to be harder and harder to find and hot property for every hippo around. She is on a mission to let the people know that they need the water holes for themselves, and on a side note, they need their tusks to stay in their mouths too!
The water-loving giants were given the name “river horse” by the Greeks and for good reason. The hippopotamus spends up to 16 hours of its day in the water, keeping cool from the baking African sun. They are very graceful swimmers and can hold their breath for up to minutes. This isn’t surprising considering their closest relatives are whales and dolphins. They secrete an oily red substance to protect themselves from the harsh rays which act as a sunblock and moisturiser and may even protect them against germs. This red stuff sparked a few rumours that they sweat blood but we can assure you that this isn’t true!
As the sun goes down the hippos come out of the water to graze on grasses. Hippos can get a bit feisty. They are highly aggressive and very unpredictable making them one of the most dangerous animals in the world. They are very good runners and can match humans for speed for short distances. They also have an impressive yawn which can be used as a threat display.
Hippos love the water so much they even mate and give birth there. The baby must swim to the surface to take their first breath so are born swimming! The babies need a lot of help from mum, resting on her back if the water is too deep for them and as protection from predators such as crocodiles, lions, hyenas and male hippos. When they want to suckle, they may have to do it underwater where they close their ears and nostrils so they don’t breathe in water. Hippo mothers are very protective of their calves but will sometimes leave them in nurseries under the watchful eye of a few adults. Here, the babies can have playfights with other calves, developing important skills for when they are full grown. The calves are fully weaned after a year.
Hippos are threatened by habitat loss, seeing their favourite water holes drying up at an alarming rate. With climate change reducing the rainy season they are also seeing reduced food options. They are also at major risk from poaching, a 2006 study showing a 20% reduction of their populations in the past decade. They are killed for their meat as well as the ivory from their tusks. Like elephants, this ivory is worth a lot of money and is a huge draw for many people desperate to make a living. Many local people are also reliant on their meat for food. 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
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Wild Dugong (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions 78 inch (L) 200 cm (L)
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Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife
Edition Number /10
Description The sculpture captures the smooth curves and serene presence of the dugong as it glides gracefully through its underwater habitat. Each ripple and wave of the bronze captures the essence of the ocean's movement, giving the sculpture a sense of life and vitality. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the bronze dugong sculpture serves as a powerful advocate for marine conservation. Through educational signage and interpretive materials, visitors learn about the dugong's role in maintaining healthy seagrass habitats and the threats facing its survival, including habitat loss, pollution, and boat strikes. By fostering empathy and understanding, the sculpture inspires individuals to take action to protect dugongs and their fragile marine environment, ensuring that future generations can continue to marvel at these gentle giants of the sea.
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
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Love the Javan Rhino (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions Sculpture 74.8 x 196.8 x 78.7 inch (H*L*W) 1984.16lbs 1.8 x 5 x 2m (H*L*W) 900kgs
Base 157.5 x 78.7inch (L*W) 4 x 2m (L* W)
Medium Bronze
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Activist Art
Edition Number /6
Description This 13-year-old female is very special. She is so rare that her species was nearly wiped out. She can’t understand why people are so interested in her horn that they would rather have that than save a species. Luckily, she has been saved (mostly) from the poachers, tucked away in her national park. But she is still not safe. She needs the help of people now more than ever if her species is to survive and one day have a population greater than double-digits.
With only around 74 left in one national park in Java, the Ujung Kulon National Park, the Javan Rhino is one of the most endangered animals in the world. Once the most widespread Asian rhinoceros, ranging right through Southeast Asian to India and China it is now confined to the tropical jungles of its protected national park, the last sanctuary. The last Javan rhino in Vietnam was found in 2010, dead with its horn removed.
Javan rhinos are solitary animals and very rarely seen. The males have large territories which they mark with urine, faeces, scrapes, and twisted saplings. The females have much smaller territories and overlap with each other. They are vegetarians, eating mostly leaves, young shoots and twigs. They also spend a large portion of their day wallowing in mud. They find pools and puddles and deepen them with their horn and feet. It is very important for them for thermo-regulation, keeping their skin in good condition, and getting rid of any parasites and insects.
Poaching is the reason this animal is facing extinction. Their horn is used in traditional Asian medicine and is worth its weight in gold. It has been proven that rhino horn has no medicinal benefits and though it is made of keratin, the same substance as our fingernails, the market continues. Now, poaching is not so much of a threat for the Javan rhino as the species is heavily guarded however, poaching has not been eliminated completely. Another big threat is genetic diversity. With such a small population there is a risk of inbreeding. Their habitat, even though it is protected, is also under threat. The Arenga palm has taken over large parts of their home, taking away food options. It is also being degraded by the people living nearby who encroach on the park, including development for ‘eco’ tourism.
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
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Love the Grevy's Zebra (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions Sculpture 70.9 x 157.5 x 63 inch (H*L*W) 1543.24lbs 1.8 x 4 x 1.6m (H*L*W) 700kgs
Base 118.1 x 62.9 inch (L*W) 3 x 1.6m (L* W)
Medium Bronze
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Activist Art
Edition Number /6
Description This zebra is 8 years old and has loved making her home on the beautiful grasslands of Ethiopia. Even though she may look similar to everyone in her herd, she knows she is special and unique. Even so, the humans that she shares her beloved home with don’t seem to see her the same way. They are constantly taking more of her land to give to their livestock and even come out with guns! She knows her family is dropping in numbers and hopes that she can find support to save her herd.
With stipes 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. Its name comes from the president of France, Jules Grevy who was given a zebra as a gift by the emperor of Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) in 1882. When a French zoologist met the gifted creature, he named it in honour of his president.
Zebras only give birth to one foal at a time and these babies are born with the ability to walk nearly immediately. This is very important because they are very at risk of predators and since they don’t hide they need to be able to run. New mothers keep their young separate for the first few days of their foals life so that they don’t imprint on any other mare. The foals must learn their mother's pattern, vocalisations, and scent and in the first few days of their life, they will follow anyone. Once the foal has imprinted, she will sometime leave her foal in a ‘kindergarten’ while she goes in search of water. These are groups of foals protected by an adult, often a territorial male, and a mare. Normally the foal will follow his mother wherever she goes, learning what to eat and the migratory routes of the herd following the seasons.
Grevy’s zebra is a very important part of the ecosystem on the dry, semi-arid scrub and grasslands they call home. Grazing with many other creatures such as antelope and wildebeest, the zebra helps them all out by taking off the hard, dry ends of the grass that the other grazers can’t digest. The zebra is well adapted to this environment. Unlike the plains zebra who needs lots of water, Grevy’s can go 5 days without any at all!
Grevy’s zebra has seen one of the biggest declines in their environment than any other African animal. With more and more land being converted to grazing pastures for livestock, the zebra has to compete for both food and water. Because of this, the survival rate of young zebras is very low. In the past 30 years, the population has dropped approximately 54%. In Ethiopia, the main threat is hunting, primarily for their skins but also for their meat and use in medicines.
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
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Love the Northern White Rhino (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions Sculpture 78.7 x 185 x 82.6 inch (H*L*W) 1984.2lbs 2 x 4.7 x 2.1m (H*L*W) 900kgs
Base 157 x 82.6 inch (L*W) 4 x 2.1m (L* W)
Medium Bronze
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Activist Art
Edition Number /6
Description The most endangered animal in the world, this 20-year-old northern white rhino has a lot resting on her shoulders. She is constantly watched by people but she knows that this is for a very good reason. Even without her guard, people still try to get her, all for the horn which she can’t understand why they would possibly want. But for now, she will roam the confines of her reserve with her mother and hope that people will stop trying to force her into extinction.
The white rhino is the second-largest land mammal in the world and is not actually white at all. Its name may have come from a misunderstanding of the Afrikaan’s name “weit” which means wide. White rhinos have a wide square lip whereas black rhinos have a pointed upper lip, so the name could be in reference to their mouth. On the grassy plains of Africa, they use their wide lip to graze, sometimes in groups before finding a nice water hole to cool off in the mud.
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. With a lot of hard work and dedication, they were able to bring this species back from the brink where it is now classified as near threatened, a major conservation success story. The southern white rhino makes up 98.8% of all white rhino. The remaining 0.02% is the northern white rhino. There are only 2 left in the world, mother and daughter Najin and Fatu. They are under 24 hour guarded surveillance at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya where they are still threatened by poachers.
White rhinos give birth to very large calves. Weighing between 40-65 kg, the babies are huge. The newborns are very unsteady for the first few days and completely reliant on their mothers until they are weaned which could be as old as 12 months. The mother is very protective of her calf. When threatened, the baby will run towards its mother who will passionately defend it, meaning that young rhinos are very rarely attacked. When the mother is about to give birth to her next calf, she will chase off her current baby to prepare.
Rhinos have to deal with a great many things when it comes to survival. Africa is a harsh place to call home, with extreme temperatures, great predators, and the worst of them all, poachers. Rhinos are especially targeted for their horns which are sold on the black market at a staggering price, as much as the cost of gold in weight. They are used for traditional medicines in China and Vietnam where they are thought to possess therapeutic properties. Being made from keratin, the same material as our hair and fingernails, this is not true. Even so, the market is still surging.
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.
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Description Many people think that elephants can’t have fun. Well, these two elephants are here to prove that’s simply not true! Genie and Martha would never pass up the opportunity to play in a pool. They had perfected their cannonball. They loved to watch the massive rippling effect that their great bulk could produce as they splashed into the water. Every waterhole their herd stopped off at they would practice. It was the best fun!
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.
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Description Public sculpture is an important form of protest. This is our ANTI-WAR monumental bronze sculpture that we will be creating to show the world that every person and creature on earth is affected by war. We want the war to STOP and we want to spread PEACE.
We’re on a mission to help the global community engage with more than just the terrible news we keep seeing on TV and social media. As artists, we can bring a different angle and create community through interactive sculptures and the sharing of art with messages of peace across the globe.
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
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Wild Chimp Communication Skills (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions Sculpture: 63.0 x 55.1 x 47.2 inch (H*L*W) 493.8 lbs 160 x 140 x 120 cm (H*L*W) 224 kgs
Medium Bronze
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Activist Art
Edition Number /6
Description
Chimpanzees have their own complex system of communication. They may not do it verbally like us, but they sure can be vocal! They also have many facial expressions to convey their messages. This ability to communicate shows a higher level of intelligence.
Chimpanzees use over 30 different vocalisations for different situations. Some of these we would even recognise as similar our own, like a scream when they’re scared or angry, a whimper when distressed, and even a grunt of satisfaction with good food.
Non-verbal communication is also very important. Touch such as holding hands and grooming is incredibly important to show love, support, and build special bonds. They also have very expressive faces. When they’re nervous they will crack what looks like a big toothy smile, smile when they’re happy, when they’re playing, they relax and open their mouth, and they even pout when under threat, begging, or searching for their mothers!
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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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GIVE BACK TO WWF-UK With every edition purchased, Gillie and Marc will proudly donate 30% of proceeds to support WWF-UK.
WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
Dimensions Sculpture: 51.2 x 56.3 x 44.5 inch (H*L*W) 366 lbs 130 x 143 x 113 cm (H*L*W) 166 kgs
Medium Bronze
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Activist Art
Edition Number /6
Description
Chimps can be very loving, and a mother’s love can last forever. They can often be seen cuddling and touching each other to form connections and support. These physical acts are incredibly important, helping to develop relationships which are crucial for survival.
Mothers in particular are fantastic examples of the huge love that chimps have. They are kind, play with their babies, and are always there is a flash whenever they cry out.
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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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GIVE BACK TO WWF-UK With every edition purchased, Gillie and Marc will proudly donate 30% of proceeds to support WWF-UK.
WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
Dimensions Sculpture: 140.9 x 136.2 x 84.6 inch (H*L*W) 2072.3 lbs 358 x 346 x 215 cm (H*L*W) 940 kgs
Medium Bronze
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Activist Art
Edition Number /6
Description This 30-year-old gorilla has had many children in her time. Living in the forests of DRC, where civil war was all around her she knew that the world needed love and protection, especially her babies. But she didn’t want to protect only her own, she wanted to protect every baby all over the world. But there was no way she could do this alone. She looked to her closest relatives, the ones who had caused so much destruction in her home but also the ones she had witnessed having an endless capacity for love, humans. She looks to them to become protectors alongside her and guardians of all wildlife.
Also known as Grauer’s gorilla, the eastern lowland gorilla is the largest out of the four gorilla species and one of our closest relatives sharing 98% of our DNA. Their fur is jet black and the males develop a beautiful silver fur on their backs as they mature, giving them the name silverback. They spend most of their time eating their favourite foods which include fruits, leaves, stems, bark, and on occasion small insects such as ants and termites. Eastern lowland gorillas are very social and very peaceful animals. They live in groups, from 2 to over 40 members, mainly female and led by a dominant male. About a third of the groups have two full-grown males, creating a harem. Females and males reach sexual maturity at different ages: 8 years old for females and 12 years old for males. A mother will give birth to one baby at a time who she will breastfeed for about three years. The baby will stay close to its mother for protection even when they start to walk at 35 weeks old. They will stay with her for three or four years before finding their own community once they reach sexual maturity.
The numbers of eastern lowland gorilla are estimated to be around 3,800, a 50% decline since the 90s. However, it is difficult to know for sure because of the civil unrest that has been raging in the DRC for decades. The gorillas face many threats concerning this, their national parks having their funding cut, illegal mines being set up in their homes, and less monitoring making it easier for people to hunt gorillas for bushmeat. One of the things that fuelled the civil unrest is mining for tin, gold, diamond, and coltan (used in cell phones). Illegal mining outcrops have popped up all over the gorilla’s home, which also attracts people to hunt gorilla and trade the babies on the illegal pet trade. They have also faced massive habitat loss and fragmentation as people move in and destroy the gorilla’s homes for livestock.
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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Give Back toWWF-AUSTRALIA With every edition purchased, Gillie and Marc will proudly donate 30% of proceeds to support WWF-Australia.
WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
Location Highpoint shopping centre, Maribyrnong, Victoria
Description In the First World War 136,000 “walers” (the general name applied to Australian horses abroad) were sent overseas for use by the Australian Imperial Force and the British and Indian governments. Only one horse from the 136,000 made it back to Australia. His name was Sandy.
Sandy belonged to Major General Sir William Bridges, who was killed in battle at Gallipoli. A gentle bay standing 16 hands high, he was the Major’s favourite charger and it was his dying wish to have his beloved horse returned home to Australia to enjoy a long and happy retirement.
When the Major died, Sandy was put into the care of Captain Leslie Whitfield and was transported to Egypt then onto France in March 1916. It wasn’t until the following year that the Australian authorities were able to honour the Major’s dying wish and granted Sandy a safe passage to return home to Australia.
The big bay lived out his days munching on green grass at Maribyrnong in Melbourne’s west near Highpoint, around a place named Remount Hill near the Maribyrnong River, where many thousands of horses including Sandy, had earlier begun their long one-way journey.
Highpoint is proud to present the Sandy commemorative sculpture as part of its Highpoint Art Journey.
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 colouring bronze, Gillie and Marc enjoy experimenting with their sculptures, adding a splash of colour to brighten the work, making it even more unique. > Read more
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Wild Baby Marsican Brown Bear (Bronze Sculpture)
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Dimensions Sculpture: 45.3 x 51.2 x 46.5 inch (H*L*W) 502.7 lbs 115 x 130 x 118 cm (H*L*W) 228 kgs
Base: 51.2 x 46.5 inch (L*W) 130 x 188 cm (L*W)
Medium Bronze
Style Contemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Activist Art
Edition Number /6
Description Tumbling out of the den in the Italian mountains come this 1-year-old bear and his twin brother, having a wonderful game of ‘who can pin who’. This is a lot of fun but also good practice for when they are older, their coordination still could be better! Living in their national park they feel quite safe but their mother has warned them to never go too close to the humans, especially when they have a gun. If the humans get scared then it’s could be the end of the little bear.
The Marsican brown bear, also known as the Apennine brown bear, is a critically endangered member of the Eurasian brown bear. They live in forested areas between 800 and 1700 meters in elevation where they can live for 20-25 years. These solitary bears are mainly nocturnal, foraging around for their favourite foods of tubers, roots, fungi, fruits, and berries, but they are also happy to eat insects, honey, eggs, carrion, and even a small mammal or two.
The only times when the bears are not nocturnal are during mating and when they have cubs. The cubs are usually born in winter, where the mother will find a nice rocky cave to make as a den. She will usually give birth to twins, but sadly the mortality rate for cubs is 50%. The cubs will stay with their mother for 2-3 years but they can roam around independently after only a few months thanks to their mother’s fatty milk.
Only found in a very small part of Italy, these isolated bears have seen their numbers drop dramatically. Currently, estimates have put their numbers at only 50 bears left in the wild. They mainly live in the Abruzzo-Lazio-Molise National Park which was created in 1923 for the specific purpose of protecting the bears. This was a fantastic initiative which helped to protect them from one of their greatest threats at the time, habitat loss. Now, even though they are protected under Italian law, their threats come mainly from humans who kill them when the bears are seen as a threat to the locals and their cattle. Another big threat is genetic diversity. As there are so few of them, genetic diversity has become very small, giving rise to issues of inbreeding.
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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Give Back toWWF-AUSTRALIA With every edition purchased, Gillie and Marc will proudly donate 30% of proceeds to support WWF-Australia.
WWF is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
