£2,500
1 in stock
ABOUT THE ARTWORK This sculpture captures the social hierarchy and distinctive personalities of a meerkat family. Perched on a rocky outcrop, they stand ever watchful for predators, each playing a vital role in the group’s survival—though some appear rather more committed to sentry duty than others.
Handcrafted in terracotta and finished with underglaze and oxide.
Medium: Ceramic Category: Guest Artists
ABOUT THE ARTIST James Ort is a UK-based wildlife artist and sculptor whose sculptures capture the movement, character, and beauty of the natural world. After a career in conservation, he took over the Phoenix Studio in Towersey, Oxfordshire, where he creates and teaches. Passionate about inspiring others, James delivers workshops internationally for adults and children. His work also supports conservation, including collaborations with the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation and a 2024 group exhibition at the Knepp Rewilding Project.
ABOUT THE WAY GUEST ARTISTS James Ort is one of a select group of globally recognised wildlife artists who have been invited to exhibit at WAY 2026.
YOUR PURCHASE MAKES A DIFFERENCE 50% of the proceeds from this sale will support David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) and our conservation partners across Africa and Asia. Together, we fight wildlife crime and protect endangered species, from frontline action to global policy.
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