Gillie and Marc Schattner

Shandu, the Buried Rhino
, cm

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About the artwork

The title for the World’s largest rhino sculpture is claimed by Gillie and Marc, with their public sculpture 'Shandu, The Buried Rhino' at Sydney’s well-known Tamara Beach, as part of the exhibition Sculpture by the Sea in 2016. In South Africa, ’Shandu’ means change, and this rhino sculpture is a testament of that. The sculpture attracted millions of people to play and interact with it, evident in the haul of social media posts uploaded by elated visitors. The sculpture won prestigious awards that were voted by the public, with the prize money dedicated to the conservation of endangered white rhinos. After its hype at the beach exhibition, the beloved sculpture is permanently installed at Monarto Zoo in South Australia, where it will continue to serve as a reminder of our responsibility in the conservation of endangered species.



About the artist

Husband and wife, Marc and Gillie Schattner are Australian contemporary artists who collaborate to create art as one, applying the iconic imagery of the dog or human hybrid to celebrate the powerful spiritual relationship that exists between man and animal. Gillie and Marc reference their own remarkable love story in their works, perpetuating a pursuit of happiness and encouraging us to challenge the status quo and perceived safety of societal convention. Gillie and Marc's unparalleled love is the cornerstone of what they are and what they create. Meeting in Hong Kong, she was a nurse from England and he, a boy from the suburbs of Melbourne. Wanting only to find a soul-mate with whom to share their passions for art, travel and adventure, they were married at the foothills of Mount Everest seven years later. With a 20 year history of collaboration, Gillie and Marc's works (paintings and sculptures) have received worldwide acclaim and are held in collections both nationally and internationally.

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