Panda art that takes it to the excrement
Sunday, December 19, 2010 - 00:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Chinese sculptor Zhu Cheng says his replica of Venus de Milo crafted from panda poo was inspired by the contrast of the preciousness of pandas and the prodigious amount of waste the creatures produce.To some discerning eyes, the statue is a satire of classical aesthetics that judge beauty by Western standards. To others, the use of natural, recyclable materials shows the artist's commitment to the environment.