Prints for Wildlife - Kate the Bare-Nosed Wombat for the Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter

A black frame is also available, just leave a note at checkout if you’d like this option.

100% of profits are donated to the Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter, Victoria

Inspired by a request to buy a large print of Waldo the orphaned joey that graced the cover of the Country Style magazine Spirit of the Bush issue in early 2020, I launched a personal project to raise funds for some of our dedicated wildlife carers who give so much to our native animals.

The concept is simple. I visit wildlife sanctuaries, take a portrait of one animal, and 100% of profits from each sale of that fine art print goes directly to that wildlife sanctuary.

The funds will be used to care for the wildlife in their care, generally on things like food, teats and bottles, maintenance of the shelter, and fuel. Most of the sanctuaries are completely self-funded or rely on occasional donations.

Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter

Carol Seger of Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter has been caring for injured and orphaned wildlife for over 30 years. It’s not unusual for her to have several hundred animals on her property at any given time, with animals like echidnas, wallabies, gliders, possums, wombats, all kinds of birds and even turtles.

The majority of animals that come into her care are as a result of human interaction – including many joeys and wombats whose mothers have died after being hit by a car. Due to the large number of wildlife on the property at any one time, it’s a full-time job for Carol, and she is self-funded.

A framed print has been gifted to the Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter.

UPDATE - A total of $5,917 has been raised for Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter as of 30 June 2021.

Kate’s story

Kate was orphaned when her mother was killed on the road. A passer-by saw the pouch moving and took the tiny little 1kg Kate her to a carer. A total of four carers were involved before Kate ended up with Carol, but it was at Emerald Monbulk that she met her best friend – another orphaned wombat of a similar age called William. Wombats are much happier in pairs, and the two are now inseparable. Both rapscallions have a big love for carrots, eating shoelaces, being cuddled, and both get the “zoomies” before the afternoon and evening bottle – a fast and furious sprint around the room.

Kate will stay with Carol until she grows to 20-25kg and is big enough to be released in the wild – with William of course!

Details

Printed on 310gsm 100% cotton rag museum grade archival paper, which is archival quality and guaranteed not to fade or bleed for up to 100 years.

Limited edition of 100 prints. Each print comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.

Printed and framed by hand in Melbourne.

The timber shadowbox frames are made from sustainably sourced Victorian Ash, with 3mm museum grade Plexiglas (which is lighter than glass, protects from UV damage and is shatter proof). They are finished with a wire so are ready to be hung straight out of the box.

See the last image for print dimensions, and FAQs for exact dimensions of frames and borders.

Shipping

AUSTRALIA

Free shipping on both unframed and framed prints (except the Extra Large framed print).

The Extra Large framed prints have free shipping for metro Melbourne and Sydney. For areas outside of this, contact me for a shipping quote.

Please allow two weeks for delivery, as each one is made just for you.

WORLDWIDE

Free shipping on all unframed prints. Framed prints are too large to post overseas, so are not available to order (apologies!)

See here for print shop FAQs.

Sustainability

Are sustainable materials used to produce your fine art prints?

Yes - the frames are produced from locally-sourced Victorian ash which has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. FSC certification provides the highest level of protection for rare and endangered forests and wildlife, and is the only system that mandates consultation with local Indigenous Peoples.

The prints themselves are a 310gsm 100% cotton rag, which is considered the most environmentally photographic paper as it doesn't use any tree fibres. Instead, it is produced from a recycled by-product of the textile making industry. While the cotton industry itself isn't very environmentally friendly - the cotton rag paper is a by-product and therefore is considered to have a low environmental impact as no cotton is grown specifically to make the paper stock.

In addition to this, the prints are made to last - they are museum quality which means they will be protected for over 100 years.

What do you use to package the prints for shipping?

Packages are wrapped with Polycell EcoPure, a biodegradable bubble wrap alternative which is designed to degrade plastic in a landfill overtime. Frames are shipped in cartons from 3BC stock which is comprised of 77% recycled content and 33% from FSC certified kraft fibres that are sourced from Gippsland in Victoria.

Is the shipping carbon neutral?

Sure is!

Support local

The workshop based in inner Melbourne supports the local economy by employing skilled craftspeople under fair and safe working conditions. This produces products that contribute to the livelihoods of many Australian artists.