£3,500
1 in stock
Painted on a 70-year old map, my artwork captures the mountain bongo’s ability to blend into its surroundings, with poaching and deforestation in the Aberdare Range and Mt. Kenya playing a key factor in its demise. However, conservation efforts, successful breeding programmes and increasing global awareness offer hope for its survival.
MEDIUM: Pencil and pastel on paper
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY: Kenyan wildlife artist, Peter Blackwell, has been painting professionally for over four decades. He is currently focusing on one of a kind works using vintage and antique maps as the foundation to his pieces to help tell a story and take the viewer on a unique safari or journey. Creases, wrinkles and personal notations on the maps all add to the distinctive flavour of each piece, whilst creating works of art on the maps creates challenges so the map and the artwork complement each other and each play a part in the story to be told.
SHIPPING INFORMATION: Please note that shipping costs are not included in the purchase price for this artwork. There may also be additional customs charges for deliveries outside the UK. All artworks will remain at the Mall Galleries, even if sold, until the exhibition concludes on 13 September 2025.
Upon purchase, a member of the DSWF team will be in touch to discuss options around collection from the Mall Galleries or delivery to the buyer.
CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION: At least 50% of the proceeds from this sale will support the charitable work of DSWF and our Field Partners across Africa and Asia.
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