Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood produces artwork to help save the rhinos

Robert Dex
August 17, 2018

Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood is among a group of artists brightening up London’s streets with dozens of colourful fibre-glass resin rhinos.

The guitarist, who went to art school before becoming a musician, illustrated his model with an African landscape.

Wood, whose devotion to the endangered animals has seen him adopt an African rhino called Spike, said: “My inspiration is that this beautiful prehistoric creature should be around for future generations of our children to see.

“I tried to include motifs from the African flags of the main rhino populated regions. As the rhino wanders the plains, it makes me think - it is Spike in another form.”

Other artists taking part include Gavin Turk, Marc Quinn and the Chapman Brothers.

The 21 sculptures will go on show across London on Monday (20th) at sites including Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and Kensington Gardens.

Each one is about 750 cm high and more than a metre in length and weighs in at just over 300kg complete with a plinth and concrete weights to keep them in place.

They will be auctioned off at Christie’s on October 9 with all the money going to conservation charity Tusk which works to protect endangered animals.

Its CEO Charlie Mayhew said: “We’re at a crisis point where the threat to rhino from poaching means a very real risk of losing this near prehistoric species forever to extinction.

“Tusk is incredibly grateful to all the amazing artists, generous sponsors and partners involved in the Tusk Rhino Trail for joining forces with us to work toward a future for rhino and other threatened species across Africa.

Through the Trail we hope to inspire as many people as possible to join us in the fight.”

For more information visit The Tusk Rhino Trail

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Thank you Ron Wood.

Loving the cypress tree, lion painted on the leg... cool.

Hope it helps the Rhinos.

That's a good cause ... Would definitely be fun and interesting to see.

They did something like that in NYC a few years back... Artists painting fiberglass resin cows. I don't remember if it had a "cause" or message... other than "Art For Art's Sake"

Ronnie's rhino is on Carnaby St.

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They've done similar in Seattle with pigs and at the end of the "exhibition" auctioned them off for the cause. Raising awareness and money.
Good on Ronnie for this.

Ronnie “the rhino” Wood

Look whats crashed into Carnaby Big thanks to the legendary @ronniewood who came to celebrate the launch of the #TuskRhinoTrail You can find Ronnie’s rhino on Broadwick Street until 22 September To find out more click here: http://bit.ly/rhino-trail @tusk_org

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We were joined by some very special guests at @CarnabyLondon today to officially launch the #TuskRhinoTrail. @David_Mach @ronniewood and Adam Dant were out in force to help us celebrate: www.tuskrhinotrail.com
Photos: David Parry/PA Wire

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Ronnie Wood unveils his specially designed rhino sculpture

Alicia Edwards
20th August 2018



Video, including an interview with Ronnie: [www.londonlive.co.uk]

SAVE THE RHINOS!

Really like that rhino on the right by Adam Dant - filled with detail and reflective of some of his other work.
And nice one from David Mach - probably best know for his sculpture and installations.

Cheers to Ronnie for taking part.

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Rip this joint, gonna save your soul, round and round and round we go......

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Video, including an interview with Ronnie: [www.londonlive.co.uk]

Seeing the video/ beautiful, incredible art in Rhino forms, Ronnie’s painting gorgeous up close.
You are quite special Ron Wood xoxo

ITV news report and interview with Ronnie - [www.youtube.com]

‘Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood reveals how art 'helped' him through lung cancer and why he's using it to save rhinos’




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I just watched this, I love it, WE LOVE RONNIE
Rhinos and the ancient trees, please



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Ronnie's also supporting another cause.



I’m fighting to #savetherainforest with @FollowWestwood join us in supporting @coolearth ~ purchase this limited edition tee at [www.charitystars.com]

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I’m fighting to #savetherainforest with @FollowWestwood join us in supporting @coolearth ~ purchase this limited edition tee at [www.charitystars.com]

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My favorite things Rolling Stones + trees. I ordered the fantastic shirt
Ronnie Wood is the coolest cat down for life baby Thank You

Photos of all 21 rhinos, thanks to Photos by H:

A day in London - following the Rhino Trail

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Photos of all 21 rhinos, thanks to Photos by H:

A day in London - following the Rhino Trail

Thank you!

Thanks for posting

Yes thanks bye bye johnny - a fun stroll through London.

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Photos of all 21 rhinos, thanks to Photos by H:

A day in London - following the Rhino Trail

Honestly, best tour of London I’ve ever taken, and the Rhino’s are beautiful.

Like Ronnie's.. but think this may be my favorite.

I got my ‘special’ England World Cup RS shirt!
It’s awesome!
xxoo

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I got my ‘special’ England World Cup RS shirt!
It’s awesome!
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Right??

Ronnie, 9/10:



An honour to be working with @tusk_org and to be with them at @KensingtonRoyal earlier today [t.co]

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Each one is about 750 cm high and more than a metre in length and weighs in at just over 300kg complete with a plinth and concrete weights to keep them in place.

Wow! That's taller than a giraffe.

For real! Hate’s Outta Date! #rhino @tusk_org visiting the amazing #harlandmiller rhino earlier at @kensingtonroyal #hatesouttadate !#savetherhinos

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Ronnie Wood’s rhino sculpture Spike has sold at auction for £200,000.

Every penny from the sale will go to fund Tusk’s vital work across Africa, protecting rhino and other endangered species. Our thanks go to the artist and buyer for their generous donation. #tuskrhinotrail

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Thank you buyer

I heart Ron Wood. He is really something. Long live the Rhino’s !!

Ronnie & Sally - Christie's, London October 9.


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