Dimensions
Dogman on Crab
94.5 x 65 x 94.5 inch (H*L*W) 992 lbs
240 x 165 x 240 cm (H*L*W) 450kgs
Dogman on Crab Base
2.6 x 63 x 88.6 inch (H*L*W)
6.5 x 160 x 225 cm (H*L*W)
Rabbitwoman on Crab
96.5 x 66.9 x 92.5 inch (H*L*W) 771.6 lbs
245 x 170 x 235 cm (H*L*W) 350 kgs
Rabbitwoman on Crab Base
2.6 x 62.2 x 86.6 inch (H*L*W)
6.5 x 158 x 220 cm (H*L*W)
Small Crab
45.3 x 59 x 82.3 inch (H*L*W) 540 lbs
115 x 150 x 209 cm (H*L*W) 245 kgs
Small Crab Base
2.6 x 53.5 x 70.7 inch (H*L*W)
6.5 x 136 x 179.5 cm (H*L*W)
Medium
Bronze
Style
Contemporary Figurative, Marine Wildlife, Activist Art
Edition Number
/1
Description
Exhibited at Woolloomooloo Wharf 2015.
Crab Riders is a three-piece artwork of three large-scale crabs, two of which are ridden by Dogman and Rabbitwoman. It was a part of the Sculpture by the Wharf Festival in Sydney’s glamorous Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo. Crab Riders continues the artists’ passionate exploration of environmental issues while encouraging playful interaction from the public. Gillie and Marc believe that crabs are more symbolic than ever, in a world facing incredible environmental challenges. Crabs are resilient and strong, thanks to their thick exoskeleton, and are some of the most ancient creatures to walk among us. The artists wanted the march of the crabs to continue in the face of ocean warming, pollution and acidification. It’s very easy to only care about animals that are cuddly and cute, but Gillie and Marc believe we should find compassion for even the strangest and scariest animals. Dogman and Rabbitwoman sit peacefully on top of the crabs encouraging us to do the same with the crab who is riderless. Climbing aboard a crab is a unique and clever way to instantly build a bond with these amazing creatures. One of the crab sculptures has also been permanently installed in Frankston Pier in Victoria.
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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Care Instructions
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