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Yulia Shtern
Bonobo II - Contemporary Sculpture Made with Up-cycled Materials(Green+Teal)

2021

$396
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£299.24
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€345.55
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CA$553.35
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"Bonobo II" is a beautiful contemporary sculpture created by the Canadian artist Yulia Shtern. Her work depicts beautifully decaying remnants of species on our planet that are currently endangered. Shtern utilizes common household materials such as produce netting and colored cardboards in her up-cycled process to authenticate her message. An unfortunate truth of our current society that is often forgotten. Shtern creates these beautiful pieces to draw the viewer in and force them to engage with reality head-on. This work is eye-catching with a delicate texture and vibrant colors and would brighten up any room. Artist's Inspiration: "Bonobo, along with chimpanzees, are our closest existing relatives, sharing a 98.7% of their DNA with humans. Although looking similar to chimpanzees, they are a different species, and are usually smaller and darker in colour. Their social groups are female-led, and tend to be peaceful. The only place bonobo can be found in the wild today is the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The bonobo are listed as endangered, and their population is projected to decline. Conservation status: endangered. Threats to existence: commercial poaching, habitat destruction." We will ship this via standard parcel boxed with internal support to maintain the piece's integrity. The work will be fully insured during shipping. If you prefer a different shipping method, inquire, and we are happy to accommodate your requests. Our first priorities are our collectors' satisfaction and the artwork's safety in transit. We will deliver for free if you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area. Handling time will be 2-3 business days, and shipping will be 2-5 business days from the date of order confirmation.

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