{"product_id":"the-majestic-black-bear-bronze-sculpture-copy","title":"The Majestic Black Bear (Bronze Sculpture)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e137.8 x 137.8 x 104.3 in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(H*L*W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e350 x 350 x 265 cm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(H*L*W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBronze  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContemporary Sculpture, Wildlife, Activist Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Number\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\/1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Majestic Black Bear is a monumental sculpture by Gillie and Marc, created in collaboration with OZ Art for Bella Vista Bike Park. At the heart of the concept is a simple and powerful idea: you can come and sit in the bears hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eThe sculpture transforms the black bear into a gentle guardian, seated with its enormous paws open in a welcoming and protective gesture. Rather than presenting the animal as something distant or untouchable, Gillie and Marc have created a work that invites people into a feeling of safety, wonder, and connection. Visitors are able to sit within the bear’s cradling hands, physically stepping into the artwork and becoming part of its meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eThis idea of sitting in the bears hands speaks to comfort, trust, protection, and belonging. The bear becomes a symbol of strength used with tenderness — a powerful creature offering care rather than fear. It is a reminder that the natural world is not something separate from us, but something that can hold us, support us, and inspire us when approached with respect and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org\/elephants-of-tomorrow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtwork Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGillie and Marc\u003c\/span\u003e 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. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gillieandmarc.com\/pages\/about-bronze-sculptures\"\u003e\u0026gt; Read more \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor every purchase of a bronze sculpture you will receive a certificate of authenticity, titled, signed, dated and editioned by the artists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze is very easy to clean, allowing you to enjoy your precious sculpture with minimal upkeep. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gillieandmarc.com\/pages\/sculpture-maintenance\"\u003e\u0026gt; Read more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping, Returns and Refunds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease visit this page to learn all about our policies. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gillieandmarc.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u0026gt; Read more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gillie and Marc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45254943309926,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/0499\/8976\/files\/bear-4.png?v=1773630599","url":"https:\/\/gillieandmarc.com\/products\/the-majestic-black-bear-bronze-sculpture-copy","provider":"Gillie and Marc®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}