Chila Kumari Singh Burman
Created 'My Friend' for the Tusk Gorilla Trail 2023
My Friend
I've dressed you up in the best outfit ever!
Chila Kumari Singh Burman
Chila Kumari Singh Burman is celebrated for her radical feminist practice which examines representation, gender and cultural identity. She works across a wide range of mediums including printmaking, drawing, painting, installation and film. Thanks to Omni Colour, for sponsoring the wrapping of Chila Burman's Gorilla.
My Friend – On Display in Covent Garden
Tusk Gorilla Trail – July – October 2023
360° Gorilla Sculpture Stills
Gorilla Sculpture Details
Chila Burman
Chila Kumari Singh Burman’s gorilla will go to auction on 20th November 2023, with 100% of sale proceeds going directly to support Tusk’s conservation projects in Africa.
Guide Price: £3,000 – £12,000
Size: 135 (h) x 88 (w) x 96 (d) cm
Medium: Hand applied bespoke designed vinyl images on fibreglass sculpture and varnish
Gorilla: Fibreglass gorilla (fire retardant) with internal armature
Finish: Acrylic Paint
Rarity: Unique
Signature: Signed
Image rights: Courtesy of the artist and Tusk Trust Ltd
Provenance: Gorilla sculpture created for the Tusk Gorilla Trail 2023. The art trail is a partnership between Covent Garden, African conservation charity Tusk and Westbrook Gallery. From July 14th until 12th October 2023 the trail of 15 life-sized gorilla sculptures were displayed across the Covent Garden neighbourhood.
(Image Credit: Nick Andrews)
