{"product_id":"self-published-limited-edition-by-pete-tillack","title":"Self Published - Limited Edition by Pete Tillack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArtist Statement about \u003cem\u003eSelf Published\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eAuthor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Pete Tillack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePete Tillack’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf Published\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in the \u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0x24\" and 40x30\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sizes, this piece is offered in a handcrafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eartisan custom heavy duty aluminum float frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ready to display as a distinctive focal point in any collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLimited Edition Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes \u0026amp; Editions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40x30\" (edition of 75)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30x24\" (edition of 75)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Edition Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is hand embellished, signed and numbered by Pete Tillack and comes with a certificate of authenticity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a fine art giclée on canvas with specialty framing options available. Each piece comes ready to hang unframed or framed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artist – Pete Tillack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePete Tillack is an Australian-born artist celebrated for his unique style of \u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophical Symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Pete Tillack at Gallery 1870 in Downtown Napa\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/7264\/files\/thumbnail_IMG_8908_600x600.jpg?v=1758574808\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More Works by Pete Tillack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gallery1870.com\/collections\/pete-tillack-philosophical-symbolism\" class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e← Back to Pete Tillack’s Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.3349 13.3301V6.60645L5.47065 15.4707C5.21095 15.7304 4.78895 15.7304 4.52925 15.4707C4.26955 15.211 4.26955 14.789 4.52925 14.5293L13.3935 5.66504H6.66011C6.29284 5.66504 5.99507 5.36727 5.99507 5C5.99507 4.63273 6.29284 4.33496 6.66011 4.33496H14.9999L15.1337 4.34863C15.4369 4.41057 15.665 4.67857 15.665 5V13.3301C15.6649 13.6973 15.3672 13.9951 14.9999 13.9951C14.6327 13.9951 14.335 13.6973 14.3349 13.3301Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pete Tillack","offers":[{"title":"30x24\" \/ Unframed Giclee on Canvas - AP","offer_id":45618812092592,"sku":"TILLACK-SELF-PUBLISHED-30X24-UF","price":2245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x24\" \/ Specialty Framed Giclee on Canvas - AP","offer_id":45618812125360,"sku":"TILLACK-SELF-PUBLISHED-30X24-FR","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x30\" \/ Unframed Giclee on Canvas - AP","offer_id":45618812158128,"sku":"TILLACK-SELF-PUBLISHED-40X30-UF","price":2820.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x30\" \/ Specialty Framed Giclee on Canvas - AP","offer_id":45618812190896,"sku":"TILLACK-SELF-PUBLISHED-40X30-FR","price":3395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/7264\/files\/Self_Published_Tillack.png?v=1790649469","url":"https:\/\/www.gallery1870.com\/products\/self-published-limited-edition-by-pete-tillack","provider":"Gallery 1870","version":"1.0","type":"link"}