Self Published - Limited Edition by Pete Tillack

Artist Statement about Self Published

"Author of 'The Game of Thrones', George R. R. Martin, stated that a man who reads 1000 books lives 1000 lives, yet a man who never reads only lives one.
This could be a valid point, but what if that one man who has never read, lives such a life that it is turned into a book where everyone sits inside and reads about him instead of getting out and living that one life that they have, so tear a page from that book and create your own best seller."
— Pete Tillack

About the Artwork

Pete Tillack’s Self Published is a whimsical original oil painting that blends symbolic storytelling with imaginative contemporary realism. A thoughtful chimpanzee wearing vintage aviator goggles sits in an ornate white chair, studying a paper airplane while surrounded by books, aviation imagery, and playful details. The composition brings together themes of curiosity, creativity, independence, and the courage to follow one’s own path. Available in the 30x24" and 40x30" sizes, this piece is offered in a handcrafted artisan custom heavy duty aluminum float frame, ready to display as a distinctive focal point in any collection.

Limited Edition Information

• Available Sizes & Editions:

  • 40x30" (edition of 75)

  • 30x24" (edition of 75)
    

• Total Edition Size: 150

• Each piece is hand embellished, signed and numbered by Pete Tillack and comes with a certificate of authenticity. 

• Offered as a fine art giclée on canvas with specialty framing options available. Each piece comes ready to hang unframed or framed!

About the Artist – Pete Tillack

Pete Tillack is an Australian-born artist celebrated for his unique style of Philosophical Symbolism. His paintings often feature animals and objects placed in unexpected settings—lions on sofas, wolves in cathedrals, or foxes in wingback chairs—each chosen to symbolize deeper meanings about society, progress, and human experience.

Self-taught and shaped by a decade of global travel, Tillack draws from his encounters across cultures and landscapes. His use of strong contrasts, monochromatic palettes, and symbolic storytelling invites viewers to reflect on their own journey, choices, and the forces shaping their lives.

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