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Francois Viljoen

Spidermonkeys II sculpture(Stylised Realism )

Description

Original created by hand, with artist plasticine, using sculpturing tools. Cast by using the 3000 year old Lost-Wax casting method. Made using photos, many planning sketches and. zoo visits. Everything hand made. Spider-monkey species are listed as “Endangered” by either USESA or IUCN. Found in tropical rain forests of Central, South America and Mexico. Weighs 5 to 9kg and can move through trees as fast as a human can run. It has no thumb, but with a very interesting tail that works like a fifth arm making it a super acrobat, who can move through the trees as fast as a man can run.

"Motif: “just a bit further..,” / “ Strength in collective effort.” / “Monkey mischief”."

Artwork Specifications

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

31 x 39 x 81 cm

Date Created

Original 2006

Artist

Francois Viljoen

Artist Nationality

South African and German (dual)

Artist Lifespan

1967 - Present

Signature

Found on n sculpture with edition number.

Framed

NA

Condition

Newly cast. Limited edition out of 15.

Provenance

Created by myself, the artist.

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Location: Somerst West, Germany