The Mariner’s Shadow ($17,500 Total – $7,500 Secure Deposit): Illuminated Whale Structural Study | 710mm (28") | The Video Build product image (1)
The Mariner’s Shadow ($17,500 Total – $7,500 Secure Deposit): Illuminated Whale Structural Study | 710mm (28") | The Video Build product image (2)
The Mariner’s Shadow ($17,500 Total – $7,500 Secure Deposit): Illuminated Whale Structural Study | 710mm (28") | The Video Build product image (3)
The Mariner’s Shadow ($17,500 Total – $7,500 Secure Deposit): Illuminated Whale Structural Study | 710mm (28") | The Video Build product image (4)
The Mariner’s Shadow ($17,500 Total – $7,500 Secure Deposit): Illuminated Whale Structural Study | 710mm (28") | The Video Build product image (5)

The Mariner’s Shadow ($17,500 Total – $7,500 Secure Deposit): Illuminated Whale Structural Study | 710mm (28") | The Video Build

29 718,06 zł (plus tax)

This purchase is a non-refundable $5,500 deposit to secure the original 700-hour mechanical mixed-media whale sculpture.

  • Total Piece Price: $17,500

  • Remaining Balance: $10,000 (Invoiced separately prior to secure crating and global shipping).

  • Inclusions: Includes a private virtual inspection, personalized certificate of authenticity, and direct communication with the artist to coordinate custom freight shipping insurance and white-glove delivery details.

Specifications:

  • Scale: 710mm x 630mm x 320mm (28"×25"×13")

  • Weight: [Space for Weight] kg

  • Medium: Precision Multi-part UV Resin & Internal Steel Armature

  • Lighting: Integrated 480-LED Array (USB-C Powered)

  • Finish: Exhibition-Grade Industrial Lacquer & Deep-Sheen Enamel

Description

The Physical Legacy of the Journey. This is the exact 710mm masterwork featured in the Nico Meyer Art debut technical build video. As the "Alpha" prototype, this unit represents the absolute intersection of 30 years of design intuition and the cutting edge of digital engineering.

Illuminated Anatomy Beyond the mechanical detail, this prototype is a light-study. Housing an internal array of 480 precision LEDs, the Mariner's Shadow glows from within, highlighting the complex internal bulkheads and hydraulic systems. The lighting system is powered via a standard USB connection integrated into the base.

Exhibition-Grade Engineering

  • Structural Integrity: Built around a custom-engineered internal steel skeleton for permanent gallery-quality stability.

  • Magnetic Modular Design: To ensure safe global transit, the whale is engineered to be modular. The fins are detachable and powered through high-strength magnetic contact points, allowing for effortless assembly without compromising the internal electronics.

  • The Finish: Treated with multi-layer industrial lacquers and sealed with a UV-resistant, high-gloss enamel for a flawless, liquid-metal sheen.

Shipping & Assembly For maximum security during shipping, this piece is partially disassembled (fins and gallery base). The modular magnetic system allows for a seamless, tool-free setup upon arrival.

Collector’s Note: Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity designating this as the original "Video Build" unit.

Complimentary Worldwide Express Shipping: This original work includes fully insured, door-to-door international shipping at no additional cost.

Please note: While original art (HS Code 9703.00) is duty-free in most regions, local import VAT or processing fees may be assessed by your country's customs authority upon arrival.

Quality Guarantee & Returns

  • Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
  • Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.