About the Work
Wet N' Wild, a textured UV print on mirrored acrylic, brings to life Alake Shilling's fantastical beach scene, featuring Buggy Bear, a beloved character in Alake's universe, enjoying a twilight dip as waves splash around him. As he clings to a rock for support, Starfish friends gather close, seeking shelter. Alake’s playful scene prompts us to wonder: is this a whimsical fantasy or a surreal nightmare?
Los Angeles-based artist Alake Shilling is celebrated for her vibrant depictions of personified animals, plants, and insects. Drawing inspiration from animated characters of her youth, as well as from Pop art and California Funk art, Shilling’s whimsical and evocative figures invite viewers into a world where expressive creatures live in colorful, imaginative landscapes.
Artist Biography
Alake Shilling (b. 1993, Los Angeles, CA) is a painter and sculptor renowned for her gelatinous, rainbow-hued creatures that blend the playful spirit of Lisa Frank with the surreal edge of Peter Saul. Her work, which explores themes of companionship, risk, and reward, has been showcased in prominent solo and group exhibitions at Jeffrey Deitch, the Hammer Museum, the Palm Springs Art Museum, and the Museum of Arts and Design, among others. Shilling’s creations carry carefully coded emotions and narratives, crafting a vibrant world that invites viewers to revel in its whimsy. She lives and works in Los Angeles.
Authentication & Resale
Signature and edition number laser engraved en verso. This work is also accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed and numbered by Exhibition A.
Be sure to keep your Certificate of Authenticity (COA) in a safe place. We are unable to replace or reissue COAs.
Framing
Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Allow 3-5 weeks for framing and delivery.
FRAME
All of our frames are made from sustainably sourced engineered hardwood that is manufactured in the USA. Frames are available in Black or White Matte and Walnut.
MAT
Prints are hinged to a conservation quality, acid-free and lignin-free Cellulose matboard, using acid-free polyethylene cloth tape. Each mat’s surface paper is fade and bleed resistant and is attached to a conversation quality foam-core board. Some of our work (typically those pieces with a deckled edge) is floated on the matboard with spacers to separate the artwork from the glazing.
GLAZING
We use museum quality .060 mm plexiglass to frame your work. It blocks 82-85% of UV rays to prevent color fading from exposure to light, protecting your art for years to come.
DIMENSIONS
Our White and Black frames have a ⅞” wide flat face and are 15/16” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Our Natural and Walnut frames have a ¾” wide flat face and are 1 ⅛” deep. Mats are 1” wide for prints up to 8” x 10”. Mats are 2” wide for prints larger than 8” x 10”.
Any artwork that is floated will be placed in a frame that has a ⅝” wide flat face and is 1 5/16” deep. Work will be floated with a 1” border around it.
Shippings & Returns
Unframed work ships within 5 business days of your order. Framed artwork is custom framed once it is ordered. Please allow 2-4 weeks for framing and delivery. Need it faster? Expedited options may be available by emailing help@exhibitiona.com. All work ships from the US. International customers are responsible for any customs, duty, or VAT charges.
If you change your mind after placing your order, please email us at help@exhibitiona.com within 24 hours. We will not be able to accommodate cancellations for framed orders after that time period (as your frame will have been ordered and cut within that time period). We may not be able to accommodate your request to cancel your order for an unframed work after 24 hours if it has been packaged and processed by our fulfillment center.
We are unable to accept returns on custom framed artwork. Our general policy is that we do not accept returns. If your print arrives damaged or does not meet your expectations, you may be eligible for a replacement or return. Any issues must be reported within 5 business days of receipt by emailing help@exhibitiona.com.
