Hayden Kays x Petersham Nurseries
Created 'Homeless' for the Tusk Gorilla Trail 2023
Homeless
Protecting the natural habitat of gorillas is crucial for their survival and ecological balance. Preserving their habitat safeguards biodiversity and promotes a harmonious coexistence between gorillas and humans.
Hayden Kays and Petersham Nurseries
Hayden Kays is a London born artist whose practice encompasses painting, sculpture and printmaking. He is widely described as one of the most provocative artists of his generation, for his celebration and critique of the culture industry. His work demonstrates classically trained sensibilities mediated by thoroughly contemporary concerns.
Homeless – On Display in Covent Garden
Tusk Gorilla Trail – July – October 2023
360° Gorilla Sculpture Stills
Gorilla Sculpture Details
Hayden Kays
Hayden Kay’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: £6,000 – £12,000
Size: 135 (h) x 88 (w) x 96 (d) cm
Medium: Acrylic paint on fibreglass sculpture, 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)
