John Moore
Calling the Rain and Its Creatures, 2010
Copperplate Etching
245 x 146 x 4 cm
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This work is talking about the San luring their water god to areas of the land which need rain. They tie a red cord to the creature's nose and lead...
This work is talking about the San luring their water god to areas of the land which need rain. They tie a red cord to the creature's nose and lead it in the realm of spirit to areas they want rain. The landscape is filled with figures, a highly charged and magical work.