It sounds rather lucrative doesn’t it? Not Really. I am always fascinated with obscure art pieces that reach beyond the realm of conventional creative outlets most artists bashfully tolerate. There are some vehicles of inspiration certain artists abuse that I do not particularly understand, nor care for, but I always appreciate a good jaw drop with a side of belly bruising laughter.
The controversial Czech Republic artist David Cerny enjoyed the public’s disturbed reaction when his sculpture entitled “Shark” was unveiled. The piece is a model of the former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, hands tied behind his back, suspended in a glass box filled with formaldehyde. It is, obviously, an extremely political piece that would, unsurprisingly, provoke uproar in the public and art community over cultural sensitivity. Cerny claims the art piece was to communicate a personal philosophy of his: “impossibility of death in the minds of something living.”
I am sure you have already guessed it has been banned in several countries and Cerny is very humble about respecting the opinion of the people. Wow, an artist who is not a jack ass and controversial?! Sounds lucrative… no, not really, I just enjoy saying that word today.
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