This Was Not What You Think (Original Painting)
This Was Not What You Think (Original Painting)
This Was Not What You Think (Original Painting)
This Was Not What You Think (Original Painting)
This Was Not What You Think (Original Painting)
This Was Not What You Think (Original Painting)
This Was Not What You Think (Original Painting)
This Was Not What You Think (Original Painting)

This Was Not What You Think (Original Painting)

Regular price $2,240.00 AUD

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Dimensions
23.62 × 17.72 inch (H*W)
60 x 45 cm (H*W)

Medium
Spray Paint and Enamel on Canvas 

Style
Contemporary Street

Description
A gentle giant takes over the streets of London as a rhinoceros rides a bright scooter past Big Ben, turning a familiar landmark into a surreal, playful postcard. Bold stencil lines and halftone shading give the rhino graphic strength, while layered sprays and colour streaks energise the sky like urban confetti. The unexpected scale of the animal against the city architecture creates instant humour, but the calm expression and steady posture add a quiet dignity. Warm oranges and pinks glow against cool blues, balancing chaos with control. The composition invites a second look—what seems outrageous at first becomes strangely believable. It’s a celebration of surprise, confidence, and the freedom to be exactly who you are, even when it’s not what anyone expects.

Important International Shipping Notice
International orders must be purchased as Rolled Canvas. Ready to Hang canvases are available for Australian delivery only. If your delivery address is outside Australia, please select the Rolled Canvas option before adding your artwork to your cart.

Rolled Canvas
Your original painting is carefully removed from its stretcher frame, rolled with protective materials, and packed into a sturdy tube for safe international shipping. Once it arrives, it can be professionally re-stretched onto a new timber frame by your local framer, ready to hang and enjoy. 

Artwork Features
Every Gillie and Marc original painting is a one-of-a-kind work of art, created by the artists in their Sydney studio. Each painting is hand-signed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Whether you choose Rolled Canvas or Ready to Hang, you will receive the exact original artwork.

Caring for Your Artwork
Your original painting has been created to last for generations with proper care. Keep it away from direct sunlight, excessive humidity, and extreme temperature changes.

If you have selected Rolled Canvas, we recommend taking it directly to a professional framer to have it re-stretched onto a timber frame. Avoid unrolling the canvas more than necessary and never fold it, as this may damage the painted surface.

If you have selected Ready to Hang, simply unpack your artwork with care and display it in a suitable location away from prolonged direct sunlight and moisture.

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