Dr. Jane Goodall was a beloved icon and powerful advocate for life on earth.

“I want you to understand that we are part of the natural world. And even today, when the planet is dark, there is still hope. Don’t lose hope.”

- Dr. Jane Goodall - Netflix, Famous Last Words

About the work:

Material: Clay model and Hydrocal gypsum cement casting

Expression: Love, grief, and determination to protect - Warm embrace, downcast eyes, faint smile, pursed lips.

Stage of Life: Older (early 80’s) to capture her at a time of global advocacy and personal sacrifice

Context: Enjoying a reprieve from the human world at her beloved Gombe National Park in Tanzania, the wildlife sanctuary that she founded.

Hair: Tied back in her iconic poney tail she’d worn since the 1960s.

Size: 20” - 2/3 scale suitable for display on a stand or pedestal.

Date: May 2026