This is rather bothersome . . . DON'T LOOK!
@elizabethbathory (1132)
United States
April 26, 2007 9:15pm CST
I told you not to look! Ah, well, you've only proven that you, much like myself, are morbidly curious.
A while ago, I came across a . . . disturbing image of a humanoid type creature that looked like a pig sprawled out on the ground with her young all around her. After doing a fair bit of research, I found out that that was a famous sculpture by Australian artist, Patricia Paccinini. I've added the very image to this discussion, but don't enlarge it if you're easily upset.
Have you heard of her? Even if you haven't what are you thoughts on this particular piece of art?
Check out her website: http://www.patriciapiccinini.com/
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@tinamwhite (3252)
• United States
27 Apr 07
I had not heard of her either, but I feel that Soccermom expressed the image that I saw.....very well.
While I can see why somebody could find it "distrubing" because it really looks both human and pig-like; however I felt a commonality with this image....granted, I so not want it on my coffee table...but found it very interesting.
Thank you, Elizabethathory, my friend.
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@elizabethbathory (1132)
• United States
27 Apr 07
Thank you for the reply, tina. I'm glad you found it interesting! I suppose it's not quite as disturbing after all. I think I was shocked, initially, because it was so lifelike that I had trouble telling whether or not it was someone made to look like that or if it was a sculpture. It's grown on me, in a weird way.
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@tinamwhite (3252)
• United States
27 Apr 07
I have to admit, when I first enlarged the photo....it did shock me....how realistic it looked....but I sat here for a few minutes and absorbed it....I actually find her work very inspiring....I think she depicted the "mothering" image in a way that I have "felt" but not really actually seen....
I am glad that you decided to relook at it...it does grow on you....doesn't it........thanks again.
@Nebuloso (179)
• United States
27 Apr 07
OH MY GOD! KRAMER WAS RIGHT! THEY REALLY ARE RAISING AN ARMY OF PIGMEN!!!!
OK...sorry, random Seinfeld reference there...but it was the first thing that ran through my mind when I saw it.
I kinda like it. It would look good on my living room table, matter of fact. What a conversation starter! ;)
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@elizabethbathory (1132)
• United States
27 Apr 07
Haha! I appreciate random Seinfeld references. In fact, I'm always pulling them out of thin air, at work. I usually use the Soup Nazi thing, but put a different spin on it: "No copies for you! One year!"
It would make a curious item to display on one's coffee table, wouldn't it?
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@Darkwing (21583)
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27 Apr 07
Ok... I have to admit, I was curious! lol. I didn't enlarge the pic though because I think I can see enough from the smaller one.
I suppose this type of art appeals to some, and maybe even holds a special meaning, but I have never heard of Patricia Paccinini. I doubt, however, that all her work is of the same style, if she's that famous.
Brightest Blessings, my friend.
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@elizabethbathory (1132)
• United States
27 Apr 07
She has quite a diverse selection of scenes, not all of which are quite like that. You might want to check her website.
@winky73 (1404)
• United States
27 Apr 07
I've never heard of her before....but thanks for giving the link to her website.I don't find the sculpture upsetting....interesting is more the word for it.The detail on it is just amazing and it is so lifelike.
I checked out some of her other work as well and they are all very interesting.I have my thoughts on why she displays the human form in such a way and I would love to know what her thinking behind it is.
Being able to express what you feel in something other than words has always fascinated me.
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@elizabethbathory (1132)
• United States
27 Apr 07
It certainly is lifelike. Still, having seen it so many times, I have to do a double take when I see a thumbnail of it on another site.
@mailovee (265)
• China
27 Apr 07
this is quite interesting picture,I think sculptor try to express that there is no essential distinction between human being and animals,we all love our kids ,we all cherish our lives no matter what you are.
At first sight a little gross maybe,but the suckle make the whole sculpture beautiful and this is the common thing between all creatures.
@elizabethbathory (1132)
• United States
27 Apr 07
I think you're right, mailovee, the sculptor is trying to illustrate the fact that we aren't very different from removed from the animal kingdom, but merely a larger part of it. Thanks for the thoughtful reply!
@Lizabett (59)
• Australia
30 Jan 11
I know you've probably forgotten about this tread but I thought I add my 2 cents.
I love this artist, she recently had a showing at the local gallery here and I was lost in there for at least 5 hours. I've always had a facination with the idea of evolution and other forms. Her work highlights those ideas the 'what ifs' of past genological choices and is so beautiful. And to top it off, at the same time the pure emotion of motherhood and saftey and childlike curiosity just permiates the room her sculptures are in.
The characters and expressions brings on a feeling that they are like 3d photos. You caught them doing something that stripped away the pretentions of everyday life and exposed them for what they really are.
Just beautiful.
