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He carried love on his back wherever he went Sculpture

Gillie and Marc Schattner

Australia

Sculpture, Fiberglass on Other

Size: 19.3 W x 9.8 H x 5.9 D in

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Gillie and Marc, referred to by the media as “the world’s most loving artists,” are extraordinary public artists who have worked side-by-side for over 25-years to create art as one. The artists first met on a film shoot in Hong Kong…then 7 days later, ran away to Nepal and married on the foothills of Mt. Everest. Gillie and Marc’s highly coveted public artworks can be found all over the world spreading the message of love and conservation including major cities such as New York, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney and more! They are Archibald Prize finalists, won the Chianciano Biennale in Italy and took out the Allens People’s Choice Award and Kids’ Choice Award in the 2016 Sculpture by the Sea in Bondi. The husband-and-wife duo are passionate eco-warriors, with a deep respect for the close spiritual bond between humans and animals. They’re best known for their beloved characters - Rabbitgirl and Dogman - who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together to become best friends and soulmates. As unlikely animal kingdom companions, the Rabbit and the Dog stand for diversity and acceptance through love. In the wild, dogs hunt and kill rabbits, but in this world the rules are discarded. The dog and the rabbit are best friends and devoted lovers. They prove that everything is possible through love. The artists’ hybrid creations represent the ways that all creatures are intricately entwined. Their art pays homage to the magnificence of the natural world, and the importance of preserving it – for we are it, and it is us. In 2016, Gillie and Marc created Shandu, the largest rhino sculpture in the world for Sydney’s ‘Sculptures by the Sea’. In March 2018, the artists are beating their own record by installing a 16-ft bronze sculpture in heart of New York City. Titled The Last Three, it will feature the last 3 Northern White Rhinos on earth to continue spreading awareness about conservation. Gillie and Marc are also renowned in the Big Apple for installations of their iconic characters, which can be found throughout the city. Paparazzi Dogman and Paparazzi Rabbitgirl on Avenue of the Americas symbolise all people as one, reminding the public to embrace love and unity.

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Multi-paneled Sculpture:Fiberglass on Other

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:19.3 W x 9.8 H x 5.9 D in

Number of Pieces:2

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Gillie and Marc have been called “the most successful and prolific creators of public art in New York’s History” by the New York Times. Creating some of the world’s most innovative public sculptures, Gillie and Marc are re-defining what public art should be, spreading messages of love, equality, and conservation around the world. Their highly coveted sculptures and paintings can be seen in art galleries and public sites in over 250 cities. They’re Archibald Prize Finalists and have won the Chianciano Biennale in Italy, together with winning 2 years in a row People’s Choice Award in Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea, among other notable awards and accolades. Referred to by the media as “the world’s most loving artists”, this artistic duo has worked side by side for 27 years, creating art as one and spreading the love they have for each other with the world. The artists first met on a film shoot in Hong Kong and 7-days later they ran away to Nepal to get married on the foothills of Mount Everest. They’ve been inseparable ever since. The artists are best known for their beloved characters, Rabbitwoman and Dogman, who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together to become best friends and soul mates. As unlikely animal kingdom companions, the Rabbit and the Dog stand for diversity and acceptance through love. Gillie and Marc believe art is a powerful platform for change. Their art is multi-disciplinary, paying homage to the importance of togetherness, as well as the magnificence of the natural world, and the necessity of preserving it – for we are it, and it is us. Gillie and Marc have a special spiritual connection to the world and its animals and are passionate eco-warriors. Gillie grew up in Zambia and realised her love for art by sketching all the wonderful wildlife that surrounded her, falling in love with the captivating creatures with each drawing she created. Tragically, she saw an elephant brutally shot one day. This had a profound impact on her as a young child and from then on she vowed to dedicate her life and work to protecting Earth’s innocent animals. While in his twenties, Marc fell in love with conservation on a trip to Tanzania to see the work of Jane Goodall with chimpanzees. Learning from this incredible woman and the beautiful chimps, he gained a deep appreciation of all living things in their interconnectivity, and the importance of protecting the delicate balance of nature.

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