eagles
The George Wyllie Estate is delighted to offer a select collection of George’s artworks for sale, each showcasing the eagle, a powerful symbol of strength, freedom, wisdom, and courage.
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In Celtic mythology, eagles are revered as the oldest creatures. In Native American culture, they are sacred messengers and hold profound spiritual significance.
At the entrance of George’s home stood a striking steel eagle, symbolising the Shamanic tradition that uses eagles as guardians for protection.
Eagles are also found in Wyllie’s exhibition and award-winning play about the iniquities of the world banking system, A Day Down a Goldmine.
“The biggest burd I ever built was an unreal eagle, which was particularly unreal because it was built to visually dominate the underground splendour of A Day Down a Goldmine. Here are my ‘Notes on Eagles’:
“Eagles are birds of prey, but plenty of people seem to like Eagles. They are Popular with armies and, logically, air forces. Sometimes, a whole nation likes to be represented by an Eagle. Insurance companies and banks are also fond of Eagles. Eagles seem to give out some sort of confidence, and it is suggested that somehow you can trust an Eagle. Eagles eat lambs”.
– George Wyllie
ARTIST'S MULTIPLES AND VARIED EDITIONS
The Straw Locomotive
£2,200.00
Understanding
£2,200.00
Air, Equilibrium, Stone, Understanding
£850.00
Thirty-Two Spires for Hibernia
£1,200.00
Cut-out Eagle for Hanging Over a Bank
£950.00
The Parable of the High Heels
£950.00
A Short History of Action Painting
£950.00
Machine for Applauding Paintings
£950.00
Parts of the Eagle (hand-coloured)
£800.00
Parts of the Eagle (etching)
£800.00
Joseph Conrad 1906
£300.00
COLLECTION:
A DAY DOWN A GOLDMINE
A Day Down a Goldmine began as an installation consisting of "humorous sculpture with a deeply serious vein running through it" exhibited in 1982 at Glasgow's Third Eye Centre. Taking a leaf out of Joseph Beuys' book, and building on his own passion for performing, George had the idea of augmenting the exhibition with a theatrical experience.
The prints remained in George's hands until they passed into the possession of his daughters, Louise and Elaine, at the time of his death in 2012. Thanks to the George Wyllie Estate, a limited number of the screenprints have now been made available to purchase.
POSTERS
Paper Boat Poster (9th September)
£200.00
Original Earth Guarantee
A special edition of prints by released by the Wyllie Estate to mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
A3 print on 300gsm white recycled board
Original price was: £30.00.£25.00Current price is: £25.00.
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