GILLIE AND MARC Bronze Sculpture - Deerman Grew A Silver Pear
British and Australian artists, 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 redefining 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.
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.
Bronze sculpture. 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.
The sculpture titled "A Deerman Grew a Silver Pear" is a bronze of Deerman, notable for his graceful form and antlered head. In one hand, he holds a shimmering silver pear, a symbol of abundance, wisdom, and the intertwining of the natural and the fantastical. This pear, with its metallic sheen, represents the transformative journey of the Deerman, embodying the duality of nature's bounty and the allure of the extraordinary. The artwork invites viewers to reflect on the delicate balance between the earthly realm and the imagination, suggesting that within nature’s raw beauty lies the potential for greatness and enlightenment. Through Deerman’s poise and the pear’s luminous quality, the sculpture celebrates the magic found in the fusion of reality and fantasy.
Deerman Grew A Pear: 28 x 18 x 16cm, 2.9kg. Bronze with silver patina, Limited edition /100 , includes Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artists.