'Hope'. The Whooping Crane Mating Dance. Vintage Wildlife Art Prints. A G Tony Chelsom

The Whooping Crane Story is told in the artwork of AG Tony Chelsom.

Hope and Hope II were commissioned by Canada National Parks to celebrate 100 years of Conservation parks.

These are limited edition, signed, numbered prints in beautiful condition. The colours are so vibrant and detailed... it feels like you're there when you're looking at it.

Hope and Hope Two tells the story of how one of Earth's most graceful, and pure creatures nearly became extinct like dinosaurs, and how certain caring people in Canada, the USA and the greater conversation community are resurrecting this beautiful, goddess-like bird – the Whooping Crane.

Their elaborate ‘crane dances’ have inspired art, dancers and choreographers.

In Hope, the most elegant and elaborate Whooping Crane mating dance is featured.

Whooping cranes are known for their spectacular courtship: especially when they aim to impress a mate. Because when they mate, it’s for life. Be graceful and dance your way through life, like the crane. 

That is their message.

That life is an eternal dance, so don’t worry and just flow along.

Lose yourself in the beauty around you.

Thus, the message of the crane is to dance in life!

Sounds good, doesn’t it?

This rare bird mainly represents feminine force, immortality, wisdom, eloquence, and longevity.

Graceful, beautiful, and pure; cranes dance spectacularly. Especially, when they aim to impress a mate!

And that's one of the premises of Hope.

They also have the meaning of ‘starting over’, leadership and self-discovery. 

More about Hope below...

The Story of Hope and Hope Two

Hope and Hope Two tells the story of how one of Earth's most graceful, elegant and pure creatures nearly became extinct like dinosaurs, and how certain caring people in Canada, the USA and the greater conversation community are resurrecting this beautiful, goddess-like bird – the Whooping Crane.

In Hope, the Whooping Crane mating dance is featured. The scene is the only known breeding grounds on the planet.

Whooping cranes are known for their spectacular courtship: especially when they aim to impress a mate. Because when they mate, it’s for life.

Their elaborate ‘crane dances’ have inspired art, dancers and choreographers.

Here are facts about the Hope wall art. 

Originally, an acrylic painting ‘… with anatomical detail reflects extensive study and research, along with artistic composition, interpretation, and mood.’

Matching your decor. For a marshy setting, this picture is vibrant, colorful and exudes positive energy. Hope dances off the wall. Besides that, the birds are statuesque and absolutely gorgeous creatures.

How big is it? Hope is considered to be a medium size. It will be the center of attention of a small room or office. On a larger wall, consider hosting Hope and Hope Two so you can have the entire conservation and resurrection story.

22 inches high by 34 wide, includes a 2-inch border for your matting. A little less on the bottom if you wish to show this is a limited edition numbered print, title, and artist signature.

See associated links for the Whooping Crane conservation story.

The original ‘Hope’ painting is:

• Part of National Parks Centennial Collection
• A commemorative work for Wildlife 87 – an international conference marking the importance of Wildlife in Canada on the 100^th Anniversary of Canada’s first conservation efforts.
• Featured prominently in the promotional poster, and a central piece amongst 40 pieces in a Royal Ontario Museum Exhibit, ‘The Art of Survival’.

Hope was made available in Limited Edition prints in 1988.

“Life is a dance. Enjoy the beauty around you.”

... a perfect message for your home or office environment.

Their message of Leadership, Teamwork and Self Discovery 

The Whooping Crane Conservation story - returning from near extinction