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Boss of the River – Hippo Wildlife Contemporary Pop Art Print – Midnight Blue | Ilana McBain

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Size A0 — Immersive architectural presence A1 (mounted to A0) — Confident focal scale A2 (mounted to A1) — Balanced and versatile A3 (mounted to A2) — Intimate and deliberate

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Boss of the River – Midnight Blue Edition

Contemporary Hippo Wall Art by Australian Artist Ilana McBain

Boss of the River – Midnight Blue Edition is a contemporary wildlife artwork by Australian artist Ilana McBain, printed on museum-quality cotton rag paper.

In the rivers of Africa, the hippopotamus is one of the most powerful animals in the wild. Beneath the calm surface of the water lies immense strength, quiet confidence, and a commanding presence.

Boss of the River captures this moment of still authority. Emerging from the water, the hippo meets the viewer with steady certainty — a reminder that true dominance rarely needs to announce itself.

The Midnight Blue edition introduces a deeper and more dramatic atmosphere to the composition. The rich navy background evokes the depth of river waters at dusk, allowing the sculptural form of the hippo to emerge with striking clarity.

The contrast between the dark water tones and the simplified graphic shapes gives the artwork a bold contemporary presence.

Through her distinctive visual language, McBain blends elements of pop art, contemporary design, and symbolic storytelling. Strong contrast and confident lines distill the spirit of the animal into a modern graphic form that feels both playful and powerful.

About the Artwork

Boss of the River – Midnight Blue Edition is a contemporary wildlife artwork by Australian artist Ilana McBain, featuring a powerful hippopotamus emerging from water in a bold graphic composition.

Created in McBain’s distinctive style blending contemporary pop art with modern decorative design, the artwork combines strong contrast, simplified forms, and sculptural lines to create striking hippo wall art suited for contemporary interiors and collectors of modern wildlife art.

Perfect For

• contemporary wildlife wall art collectors

• modern living room wall art

• statement artwork for contemporary homes

• designer interior styling

• modern office and creative spaces

• gallery walls and curated art displays

Artwork Details

Artist: Ilana McBain

Title: Boss of the River – Midnight Blue Edition

Style: Contemporary Pop Art / Modern Decorative Art

Subject: Hippopotamus Wildlife Art

Medium: Museum archival fine art print

Paper: 290gsm Entrada archival cotton rag paper

Finish: Soft matte museum-quality surface

Origin: Australia

Production & Materials

Professionally printed on 290gsm Entrada museum archival cotton rag paper using archival pigment inks for exceptional colour clarity and longevity.

The soft matte surface enhances tonal depth while reducing glare, allowing the composition to hold presence within contemporary interiors.

Each print is mounted with museum-grade mat board on foam core, prepared for refined framing.

Available Sizes

Print Size	Print Dimensions	Mounted Size	Mounted Dimensions
A3	29.7 Ã— 42 cm (11.7 Ã— 16.5 in)	Mounted to A2	42 Ã— 59.4 cm (16.5 Ã— 23.4 in)
A2	42 Ã— 59.4 cm (16.5 Ã— 23.4 in)	Mounted to A1	59.4 Ã— 84.1 cm (23.4 Ã— 33.1 in)
A1	59.4 Ã— 84.1 cm (23.4 Ã— 33.1 in)	Mounted to A0	84.1 Ã— 118.9 cm (33.1 Ã— 46.8 in)
A0	84.1 Ã— 118.9 cm (33.1 Ã— 46.8 in)	Mounted	N/A

Shipping

Australia — Shipped mounted and professionally protected.

International — Shipped rolled in protective art tubes for safe global delivery.

This contemporary pop art print by Australian artist Ilana McBain is part of her contemporary fine art print collection designed for collectors and interior designers seeking bold decorative artworks.