Bevan de Wet South African , b. 1985
Structure for Decay, 2017
Linocut
122 x 71.4 x 0.2 cm
Copyright The Artist
$ 2,322.00
This work is a study of a fossilised deer skeleton housed in the Natural History Museum in New York. It’s of a species of extinct deer that is roughly life-size...
This work is a study of a fossilised deer skeleton housed in the Natural History Museum in New York. It’s of a species of extinct deer that is roughly life-size in the work. It explores the fragility of the condition in many species currently face.
The text reads Consummatum est, which were said to be Christ’s last words, translated as “It is complete”. There is also a hidden and reversed text which read Ad Infinitum, which means “to infinity, without end”. This draws attention to the constant processes of creation and disintegration.
The text reads Consummatum est, which were said to be Christ’s last words, translated as “It is complete”. There is also a hidden and reversed text which read Ad Infinitum, which means “to infinity, without end”. This draws attention to the constant processes of creation and disintegration.
Exhibitions
Africonic, Artyli.com South Africa, 2021; Dance of the Counterpoints, Artyli.com South Africa, 2022Join our mailing list!
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