Time - 2 Old to Die Young - Limited Edition by Pete Tillack
Time - 2 Old to Die Young - Limited Edition by Pete Tillack
Artist Statement about Time - 2 Old to Die Young
"In our early years, it is difficult to grasp scarcity when we are surrounded by abundance
as “you are young and life is long”. Some lessons are learnt the hard way, yet from those who cast the shadows, true leadership and love should always remain...even when they fall on deaf ears. Whatever we paid for throughout our lives, we will never get that money back. We can only hope it provided a worthwhile return on investment. Some time may have been wasted, while other treasures hold no monetary value at all, becoming cherished memories that can be relived and shared. Age is complex. It is not merely a number or a date, but a collection of experiences and emotions, all shaped by the relentless passage of time. You look into the mirror and feel as though it is lying,
because it seems like only yesterday you were young enough to fit into that ride. Yet every good book has a final chapter, and it is what you do with the pages in between that makes it a biography worth reading."
— Pete Tillack
About the Artwork
Pete Tillack’s Time – 2 Old to Die Young is a thought-provoking original oil painting that blends symbolic storytelling with imaginative contemporary realism. A powerful gorilla wearing vintage aviator goggles sits atop a well-worn childhood rocket ride, surrounded by scattered papers and the passage of time. A tiny hummingbird hovering nearby adds an unexpected sense of delicacy and movement. The juxtaposition of strength, nostalgia, and aging reflects themes of time, experience, resilience, and holding onto the youthful spirit within. Available in 30x24", 40x30", and 48x36" sizes, this piece is offered in a handcrafted artisan custom heavy duty aluminum float frame, ready to display as a striking focal point in any collection.
Limited Edition Information
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Available Sizes & Editions:
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48x36" (edition of 95)
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40x30" (edition of 145)
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30x24" (edition of 95)
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Total Edition Size: 335
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Each piece is hand embellished, signed and numbered by Pete Tillack and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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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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