'Wilderness' by Jeremy Geddes, 2021
Limited Edition White/Gold Sculpture by MoonCrane Studio.
15 x 6 x 5 Inches
38.1 x 15.2 x 12.7 Centimeters
17 x 10 x 8 Inches (box)
Limited edition sculptural interpretation of Jeremy Geddes' acclaimed 'Wilderness' astronaut imagery.
Cast resin construction finished in white with contrasting reflective metallic-gold astronaut visor.
Features highly detailed astronaut figure suspended above circular base and surrounded by five individually mounted birds in flight.
Produced by MoonCrane Studio in collaboration with Geddes.
Artist name, title, facsimile signature and MoonCrane Studio branding impressed/printed to underside of base.
Limited Edition (Sold Out).
Includes five removable bird elements, original fitted foam packaging and original MoonCrane Studio presentation box.
*Note: Excellent overall original condition; original box shows visible storage/handling wear. Please review photos.
ABOUT THE ART
Suspended between heaven and earth, surrounded by birds in flight, a solitary astronaut appears to drift weightlessly through an impossible landscape. 'Wilderness' by Jeremy Geddes is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of isolation, freedom and the delicate relationship between humanity and the natural world.
Australian contemporary artist Jeremy Geddes is internationally recognized for his extraordinary photorealistic paintings, particularly his celebrated astronaut imagery. His work frequently depicts solitary figures floating through atmospheric, often surreal environments, creating powerful visual narratives that explore themes of gravity, displacement, vulnerability and the human condition.
Geddes' astronauts have become among the most recognizable subjects in contemporary figurative art. Rendered with remarkable technical precision, these mysterious figures occupy spaces that seem suspended outside ordinary reality, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between physical existence and emotional experience.
Released in 2021 in collaboration with MoonCrane Studio, Wilderness translates Geddes' acclaimed astronaut imagery into an extraordinary three-dimensional sculpture. The work captures the artist's signature sense of weightlessness, presenting a fully suited astronaut seemingly suspended in midair, accompanied by five individually mounted birds in flight.
The birds introduce a compelling contrast between the natural and technological worlds. Their graceful movements evoke freedom, instinct and the effortless ability to navigate the skies, while the astronaut—encased in an elaborate protective suit—represents humanity's dependence on technology to achieve a similar freedom of movement.
Executed in cast resin, the sculpture features an elegant monochromatic white finish that emphasizes its intricate sculptural details. From the carefully modeled folds of the astronaut's suit to the delicate feathers of the surrounding birds, the composition demonstrates remarkable craftsmanship and dimensional complexity.
The brilliant reflective metallic-gold visor provides a striking visual focal point, contrasting dramatically with the otherwise all-white sculpture. Its mirrored surface conceals the astronaut's identity, reinforcing the mysterious anonymity that characterizes so much of Geddes' work.
Perhaps most compelling is the sculpture's extraordinary illusion of suspension. Supported above a simple circular base, the astronaut appears caught in a moment between falling and floating, while the surrounding birds suggest movement through an otherwise silent, motionless environment.
The result is a work that feels simultaneously peaceful and unsettling—a visual meditation on freedom, solitude, gravity and the boundaries between the natural and human-made worlds.
Produced by MoonCrane Studio in collaboration with Geddes, the sculpture bears the artist's name, title, facsimile signature and studio branding on the underside of its base. The five removable bird elements and original fitted presentation packaging further reflect the careful consideration given to the work's design and production.
More than a collectible interpretation of a celebrated image, Wilderness offers a rare opportunity to experience Jeremy Geddes' distinctive artistic universe in sculptural form. Its combination of meticulous realism, poetic symbolism and extraordinary visual balance makes it a compelling example of the intersection between contemporary fine art and limited-edition sculpture.