Art
Tusk
- Item Number
- 113
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 5000 USD to SM4000
- Number of Bids
- 9 - Bid History
Item Description
ARTIST:
John Banovich
ARTIST STATEMENT:
"The African elephant is the largest terrestrial land mammal and weighs in at over six tons. Today elephants are faced with an even more daunting obstacle to their survival: man’s obsession with ivory. Poaching elephants for their tusks has reached an unprecedented level, and thousands are being killed each year to satisfy the growing demand for everything ivory. “Tusk” was painted to call attention to plight of the elephant. The solidarity of the one eye and one tusk symbolizes just how quickly they are disappearing from our world. Look closely into his eye and there appears a subtle sadness; look closer and we are faced with only ourselves."
44" x 44"
Materials:
ARTIST BIO:
John Banovich is an American contemporary oil painter known internationally for his large, dramatic portrayals of iconic wildlife.
He emerged as a talent to watch over two decades ag when his life-sized elephant painting “Once Upon A Time” drew global attention to ivory poaching. His deep knowledge of wildlife and unwavering commitment to conservation continues to raise awareness about imperiled species. Under the umbrella of his Banovich Wildscapes Foundation, money generated through artwork sales has been channeled back into support efforts that promote habitat protection, science-based wildlife management and sustainable tourism.
Today, Banovich’s work is admired and collected globally. His work has appeared in numerous prestigious venues including the Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, National Museum of Wildlife Art, Wildlife Experience Art Museum, Salmagundi Club, Museum of the Southwest, Natural History Museum, Gilcrease Museum, traveling exhibitions sponsored by the Society of Animal Artists, Artists for Conservation and showcases hosted by Safari Club International and Dallas Safari Club.
Item Special Note
ART IS LOCATED IN RENO, NEVADA. OUT OF STATE BUYERS (INCLUDING THOSE LOCATED IN SOUTHERN NEVADA AND OUTLYING RURAL COUNTIES) WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHIPPING FEES.
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