That's tricky to say because I have not only one explanation especially for the Pinguins suited like human beings. In my view it's the fall of mankind. They have kicked themselves of the planet and the one who suffer most and obvious are the animals. Men have to go the way down like the Pinguins (thrown out of their natural habitats to die) of their own made "plight or malaise"(I don't know which word I should use here: I'm German).
@Chrisho Ok now I understand. If I may explain, the birds are not Penguins but Sacred Ibis (hence the title 'Sacred Ibis People'. This little scene is one I witnessed a couple of weeks ago on a nearby farm. On top of a rubbish heap were three or four sacred ibis and to me they looked like old men standing around, discussing world affairs. Also on this farm is a pet pig called Crackling, and she frequently sleeps at the bottom of the rubbish heap. I just put them all together in one drawing. There is no sinister or cruel intention here but rather an effort at whimsy and humour. Of course the rubbish heap could be construed on many different levels, but that is up to the viewer.
@Chrisho But isn't interesting when you actually engage with someone to hear what they see in your art? I'm really pleased we had this discussion. Thank you Christiane!
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Christiane Gerlach (@Chrisho)
That's truly a good but really cruel realistic drawing.
Val Myburgh (@Valburgh)
@Chrisho Thanks for your comment Christiane. I'm interested to know how you interpret this drawing.
Christiane Gerlach (@Chrisho)
That's tricky to say because I have not only one explanation especially for the Pinguins suited like human beings. In my view it's the fall of mankind. They have kicked themselves of the planet and the one who suffer most and obvious are the animals. Men have to go the way down like the Pinguins (thrown out of their natural habitats to die) of their own made "plight or malaise"(I don't know which word I should use here: I'm German).
Val Myburgh (@Valburgh)
@Chrisho Ok now I understand. If I may explain, the birds are not Penguins but Sacred Ibis (hence the title 'Sacred Ibis People'. This little scene is one I witnessed a couple of weeks ago on a nearby farm. On top of a rubbish heap were three or four sacred ibis and to me they looked like old men standing around, discussing world affairs. Also on this farm is a pet pig called Crackling, and she frequently sleeps at the bottom of the rubbish heap. I just put them all together in one drawing. There is no sinister or cruel intention here but rather an effort at whimsy and humour. Of course the rubbish heap could be construed on many different levels, but that is up to the viewer.
Christiane Gerlach (@Chrisho)
oh man, that's rather crazy-my cruel interpretation and your intention!
Val Myburgh (@Valburgh)
@Chrisho But isn't interesting when you actually engage with someone to hear what they see in your art? I'm really pleased we had this discussion. Thank you Christiane!