Past
LOVE THE LAST
Exhibition of Gillie and Marc
22 Sep – 11 Nov 2023
10am – 6pm
A Few of Our Favourite Things Plus Hippos, 2022, Giclée print, 1270mm x 851mm
Exhibition Details:
LOVE THE LAST
Exhibition of Gillie and Marc
22 Sep – 11 Nov 2023
Artists:
Gillie and Marc
Curator:
The Next-Gen Curator
– Kristy Zhao
– Grace Zhao
– Olivia Liu
Prestige Art Gallery:
63 Market Street
Bank of Singapore Centre
#01-01
Singapore 048942
Webpage:
Created by The Next-Gen Curator
LOVE THE LAST: A Charity Art Exhibition Preserving Nature’s Wonders
Crisis in the Wild: The Urgency of Protecting Nature
The wild natural world is an exciting and magical place. It’s filled with the most stunning scenery and charismatic creatures. However, we are currently experiencing the sixth mass extinction, with more and more beautiful animals in trouble and hundreds of millions of the most important animals are becoming at risk of imminent extinction for reasons that can be traced back to humans.
LOVE THE LAST charity art exhibition is parallel to the world largest sculpture exhibition LOVE THE LAST MARCH in Singapore’s most iconic attraction Gardens by the Bay. This exhibition is an artistic way for people to rethink the dependency between humans and animals, to jointly examine the current urgent animal crisis, and to raise awareness, funds and support for endangered animals across the world, encouraging people to take action before they lose these animals forever.
Supporting WWF Singapore: Art as a Catalyst for Change
Prestige Art Gallery is very honoured to be supporting WWF Singapore, by donating 10% total sales to WWF foundation. We believe art is powerful platform for social change. Through this exhibition, we aim to create an unforgettable experience and get everyone thinking and reconnecting with the wild world.
LOVE THE LAST: An Artistic Call to Action
Art has the potential to advocate for animals, advance social progress, and contribute to the improvement of the shared planet we inhabit.
A Few of Our Favourite Things Plus Pandas
2022
Giclée print
1270mm x 851mm
Long Live the Lioness in the Jungle
2022
Giclée print
841mm x 594mm
Love the Last March
2022
Giclée print
841mm x 1190mm
She Was Fearless
2022
Giclée print
841mm x 594mm
The Leopard Looked in the Eyes
2022
Giclée print
594mm x 594mm
Wild About Baby Leopards
2022
Giclée print
594mm x 594mm
Love the Emperor Penguins
(1/100)
2022
Bronze
8.5 x 26.4 x 14 cm (H*L*W) 1.6 kg
Love The Brown Spider Monkey, The Jaguar and The Giant Galapagos Tortoise
(1/20)
2022
Bronze
14.5 x 55 x 9.5 cm (H*L*W) 5.5kg
About the Artists
Gillie and Marc
“The most successful and prolific creators of public art in New York’s History”
Rabbitwoman and Dogman: A Tale of Unity
Gillie and Marc, the husband-and-wife duo are on a mission to make art for a better tomorrow. They are best known for their beloved characters, Rabbitwoman and Dogman, who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together as best friends and soul mates. Their art is known for its use of bold and bright colours, and for the way it invites people from all walks of life to participate in their vision of a more connected and compassionate world. Spanning a variety of mediums, including sculpture, painting, and mixed media, their art often features playful, anthropomorphic animals that embody their message of inclusivity and unity.
Through their art, Gillie and Marc have created a world that is both unique and inviting, one that celebrates the beauty of diversity and encourages us all to embrace our differences and come together as one.
“We are two people working as one, with a single vision — something no one else is doing in art”
A Single Vision: Art and Conservation Efforts
Gillie and Marc are also passionate eco-warriors and have dedicated their lives to protecting nature. Gillie grew up with the wildlife in Zambia and Marc studied chimpanzees in Tanzania as a young man.
Over time, the artists developed a deep appreciation for all living things and a desire to preserve the magnificence of the natural world. A unique form of Last March contemporary conservation, these sculptures have raised unprecedented awareness and funds to save some of the world’s most endangered animals.
About LOVE THE LAST MARCH Sculpture
LOVE THE LAST MARCH An Exhibition by Gille and Marc. The world’s longest sculpture in Singapore at Gardens by the Bay.
The longest sculpture in the world
192 meters in length
features 45 of the world’s most endangered species，
marching together to save the animal kingdom!
March of Hope: World’s Longest Sculpture Unveiled to Save Endangered Species
The world’s largest sculpture is now open to the public at Singapore’s most iconic attraction – Gardens by the Bay. Designed by internationally renowned artists, Gillie and Marc, LOVE THE LAST MARCH depicts the grandest animal march on Earth. The sculpture’s purpose is to raise awareness about the alarming rate of wildlife extinction and contribute to the preservation of the animal kingdom.
“We need to move from being apart from nature to being a part of nature once again.”
Unveiling Lifelike Sculptures: Get Up Close and Personal with Wildlife
Each sculpture is meticulously crafted from photographs and sketches of real animals collected by Gillie and Marc over the years, ensuring that audiences get the most accurate portrayal of each animal. Additionally, by scanning the QR codes on each sculpture, visitors can access detailed information about these creatures. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to forge an unprecedented connection with the wild!
About the Next-Gen Curator
The exhibition was co-curated with the participation of teenagers aged 10 to 18 through the NEXT-Gen curator programme. This ongoing educational programme bridges professional artists with passionate students, allowing them to collaborate. Prestige Art Gallery serves as the mentor and facilitator to support the entire programme.
Kirsty Zhao
15 years old, Dulwich College, Singapore
Kirsty believes that protecting animals, along with the oceans, forests, and grasslands they inhabit, will help safeguard the future for all species, including Homo sapiens. There are various ways to protect our animals, and Kirsty’s approach is to engage with art galleries and artworks to promote the importance of animals. This is her way of contributing to the preservation of our innocent animal friends.
Grace Zhao
10 years old, Dulwich College, Singapore
Since she was young, Grace has had a deep love for animals and has been an eco-warrior. When Grace discovered the artworks of Gillie and Marc, along with the story behind them, she was profoundly inspired. In her role as the curator of this project, Grace’s goal is to share the stories of animals with people worldwide, raising awareness and funds to alter the fate of these animals before it’s too late.
Olivia Liu
11 years old, Dulwich College, Singapore
Olivia has consistently held the belief that art serves as the most powerful language for connecting people with one another and with nature. She firmly believes that art should never be divorced from life. As an artist, she recognises the necessity of having a societal outlook, particularly when engaged in the profoundly sacred and demanding field of wildlife conservation. Olivia considers it her duty to lend her support and skills to this cause.
