Journey of the Vanishing Giant
The plight of the endangered Elephant
75 x 75 x 14 cm | Aluminium, Cotton & ink | 2020 | Edition of 33
This artwork seeks to illustrate the sorrowful plight of African elephants, whose existence has become increasingly fragile due to the rampant poaching of ivory-seeking poachers. A recent study estimated that in a three year period alone, 100,000 of these majestic creatures were killed. Growing up in South Africa and spending prolonged periods in the bush veld allowed me to truly appreciate and connect with these animals on a personal level, something which is difficult to express in words. This piece seeks to capture the essence and beauty of these animals, while also paying homage to their increasingly threatened existence.
Growing up in South Africa, I spent long months in the bush veld interacting with elephants . These magnificent creatures have a soul that is hard to express in words.
Anamorphosis in has a long history. The first known anamorphic sketch of an eye was found in found Leonardo Da Vinci’s notebook (folio 35 of the Codex Atlanticus) c.1485.
