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Unapologetically Solid – 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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Unapologetically Solid – Midnight Blue Edition

Contemporary Hippo Wall Art by Australian Artist Ilana McBain

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

The piece celebrates strength, presence, and quiet confidence through the powerful form of the hippopotamus. Set against a deep midnight blue background, the composition introduces a richer and more dramatic atmosphere.

The hippo moves forward with calm determination, its solid form rendered through bold graphic shapes and strong contrast. Simplified forms emphasise mass, movement, and personality, transforming the animal into a symbol of grounded strength and unapologetic presence.

The darker colour palette gives the artwork a refined and sophisticated character, making it particularly suited to contemporary interiors where bold yet minimal artwork can create a powerful visual statement.

Through her distinctive graphic language, McBain balances humour, elegance, and visual clarity, capturing the dignity of wildlife while maintaining a modern aesthetic.

About the Artwork

Unapologetically Solid – Midnight Blue Edition is a contemporary wildlife artwork by Australian artist Ilana McBain, featuring a powerful hippopotamus rendered 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: Unapologetically Solid – 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.