Room at the Inn (hominidae giraffa cameloparadalis gravidam)
144.8 x 61 x 50 cm (h x w x d)
papier-mache, wood, Resin, glass (eyes), Oil paint, faux eyelashes, spandex, store-bought clothing (polyester, suede, poly-blend), luggage bag with modified handle (wood).

This chimeric hybrid (part giraffe, part human) awaits her fate after what seems to have been a long and arduous journey. She is thankful to put her feet up for a little while hear and rest.
It is interesting to note that, despite her vulnerable expression, “giraffe’s” strong fashion statement— particularly her animal-print dress—hints at a strong will for survival. Cheetahs are the giraffe’s natural predators in the wild.
*However, humans are far worse hunters of the giraffe than the cheetah; poaching has reduced Saharan giraffe populations down 40% of the last 30 years.*

Other works by Jamie Levine

Just in Case
41.9 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm (h x w x d)
glass, Resin, papier-mache, goose and duck feathers, Acrylic paint, hu- man hair
Hostetter Arts Center Gallery
Monarch Butterfly Waystation (terrarium bench)
96.5 x 182.9 x 50 cm (h x w x d)
elm, hemlock (sourced from the artist’s property), glass test tubes, rubber plumbing-supply washers, live milkweed and various annual wildflower varietals attractive to butterflies.
Hostetter Arts Center Gallery
Metamorphosis
24.1 x 20.3 x 15.2 cm (h x w x d)
porcelain clay, Resin, Marble, COPPER WIRE, glass (eyes), ACRYLIC PAINT.
Hostetter Arts Center Gallery
(No One’s Pal) Joey
19.1 x 27.9 x 35.6 cm (h x w x d)
Deer hooves (ethically sourced), human hair, glass (eyes), Oil paint, Resin, papier-mâché.
Hostetter Arts Center Gallery
Giraffe Kindergartener , 2020
108 x 54 x 46 in (h x w x d)
Clay; faux fur; children’s clothing; turf; wooden garden fencing
Hostetter Arts Center Gallery

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Gardenship at Pingry , 2024
10 x 36 x 1 in (h x w x d)
Hostetter Arts Center Gallery
Ship Bottom Tree7 , 2024
72 x 16 x 0.1 in (h x w x d)
mixed media
Hostetter Arts Center Gallery
When We Grow Apart , 2024
72 x 16 x 1 in (h x w x d)
cast aluminum and concrete
Hostetter Arts Center Gallery
Ship Bottom 3 , 2023
58 x 24 x 0.1 in (h x w x d)
mixed media
Hostetter Arts Center Gallery
Flamenca , 2020
48 x 48 x 2 in (h x w x d)
acrylic aerosol and acrylic markers on canvas
Hostetter Arts Center Gallery