Shaky future: Baboon sculpture is this artist's steely call for change
Self-reflection at heart of baboon sculpture After the work went public, Louw explained her aim was to draw the viewer into moments of self-reflection and soul searching. “I see it as a metaphor for the precarious situation of planet Earth, and how we need to either change our ways or we’ll tip it over the edge.” Yes but why a baboon sculpture? “Baboons are not always our favourite creature, I agree, but they are part of our eco-system and a part of our planet. That’s important. What we don’t realise is that they look at us too – and wonder what makes us tick and why we are so...
Source: thesouthafrican.com