Shall We Visit the Lions, PupperJack? Part 2

Summary

The website content discusses a visit to an art exhibition featuring a sculpture of Elsa the lioness and other lions, and the work of the Born Free Foundation to promote animal welfare and compassionate conservation.

Abstract

The article details a visit to an exhibition showcasing a sculpture of Elsa, the lioness from the film 'Born Free', atop a vintage Land Rover, surrounded by a pride of lions. The exhibition is part of the Born Free Foundation's efforts to raise awareness for wild animal welfare and compassionate conservation. The foundation, established by Virginia McKenna, Will Travers, and Bill Travers, works to end animal exploitation and suffering both in captivity and in the wild. The article also mentions the theft of a life-size bronze lion statue from the Born Free Forever exhibition, expressing disappointment at the incident and emphasizing the need for more respect toward wildlife. The narrative includes personal reflections on the visit, with the author's dog, PupperJack, serving as a humorous companion who imagines himself keeping the lions in line.

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The author expresses admiration for the Born Free Foundation's dedication to animal welfare and their tireless efforts to protect endangered species.
There is a sense of outrage and disbelief regarding the theft of the bronze lion statue, highlighting the importance of respecting and preserving art that supports charitable causes.
The author conveys a personal connection to the exhibition through the whimsical perspective of PupperJack, suggesting a light-hearted yet profound appreciation for the wildlife represented by the sculptures.
The article praises the artists Gillie and Marc for their contribution to public art and their collaboration with the Born Free Foundation.
The author encourages readers to engage with their work by providing links to their Medium stories and referral links for Medium membership, as well as links to Susan Alison's Amazon page, Etsy store, and newsletter sign-up.

(PupperJack still reckons he could take a lion)

The centrepiece sculpture is of Elsa, the lioness who was the star in the 1966 film, ‘Born Free’, standing on top of a vintage Land Rover surrounded by other members of the pride. (see Part 1)

Born Free Foundation is “… an animal charity that’s passionate about wild animal welfare and Compassionate Conservation. Founded by Virginia McKenna OBE, Will Travers OBE and Bill Travers MBE in 1984, we work tirelessly to stop the exploitation and suffering of individual animals living in captivity or in the wild.

From the start, we’ve campaigned for a future where animals and people can co-exist and where threatened and endangered species are protected for generations to come.”

“Gillie and Marc have been called “the most successful and prolific creators of public art in New York’s History” by the New York Times, and have created some of the world’s most innovative public sculptures — we are so grateful for their collaboration on this very special pride!”

“A 190kg bronze lion statue installed as part of a charity exhibition on the Downs in Bristol has been stolen.”

For Pete’s Sake! We need fewer of that sort of lion-thieving person, and more lions.

PupperJack let the lions know just exactly what he thought of them.

Blimmin’ cats hanging around the Bristol Downs, just lounging about, without a care in the world, making the place untidy.

He approved.

PupperJack was pleased we visited the lions, but had to catch up with his rest when we got home, being properly pooped out afterwards.

It’s exhausting work keeping a load of lounging lions in line.

Some fab photographers and story-tellers:

(If your name should, or should not, be on this list, please let me know.)

Shall We Visit the Lions, PupperJack? Part 2

(PupperJack still reckons he could take a lion)

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