Today's artists can be anyone, and there are artists in the animal kingdom.
Although most of the time they are created in nature with the help of natural tools, they can also be created in human society.
For example, in the picture below, this piglet is called "Pigcasso".
As you can see her name, the painter is indeed a real piggy.
This five-year-old sow has painted more than 400 paintings, and the painting style is abstract style, and the theme is mostly landscape painting.
Pig Casso, a piglet rescued in 2016 by animal liberation activist Joanne Lefson, is about to celebrate her sixth birthday.
Without being sent to a south African slaughterhouse, she was rescued at the same time as another piglet and went to the Farm Sanctuary SA. Her little friend named Rosie.
The painting talent of The Pig Casso was discovered by the owner by accident.
In the beginning, according to the habits of pigs, the toys prepared for them by their owners were football and rugby. But the young Pig Casso was obviously of little interest in these things, but the brush on the side attracted her attention.
She tried a few times to pick up the paintbrush, and Lefson guided her when he saw it. Since then, Casso the Pig has embarked on an extraordinary journey of painting.
In order to avoid pig Casso's accidental ingestion of paint poisoning, Lefson prepared an exclusive brush for her, and the paint was also specially made and non-toxic.
Over the past few years, Ino has created more than 400 works by biting the brush with his mouth. Very prolific!
Her works are often bought, or even framed and hung in the living room.
Recently, a painting of hers, Wild and Free, was recently acquired for 72 hours by a German named Peter Esser for 23,500 euros.
But long before that, Casso the Pig had achieved a small success in the art world. In 2018, Lefson held an exhibition called OINK in South Africa for her and her works, which caused a lot of buzz at the time.
The name of the exhibition, inspired by the sound of pigs, is now also the name of the Pig Caso Gallery next to the farm. The owner proudly displays the work of the pig Caso on the wooden fence of the barn.
In addition, in 2019, the well-known watch brand SWATCH also launched a co-branded watch with Pig Cazor - the dial and strap are printed with her paintings.
Because that year was the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac.
Porcine Also has a wine brand of the same name, made from grapes grown in the livestock reserve where she lives.
Lefson said that in the beginning, she did not guide the pig Caso to paint to break records or attract attention, but simply wanted to show that animals can also be intelligent and creative.
All proceeds from Pig Casso's works and related products are used for pig carsop's daily expenses and the cost of the reception center.
Lefson hopes the investment will lead to the rescue of more animals.
Currently Pig Casso's favorite subject, according to her owner, is the picturesque landscape of Cape Town.
So from time to time, they provide her with an open and pleasant environment to paint outdoors, such as the seaside.
In the spacious central corridor of the farm, there is also a painting figure of Pig Caso shaking his head. Sometimes she worked hard for weeks on end.
It is said that the themes of Poo's paintings are also diverse, such as the painting below featuring Donald Trump.
The owner also encouraged the creation of Pig Caso as always, hoping that she could have a richer work of art.
"I want Casso the Pig to create something that has never been done before that can challenge the intrinsic value of animal artworks."
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Ref：
https://www.lefigaro.fr/arts-expositions/pigcasso-devient-le-cochon-artiste-le-mieux-cote-de-l-histoire-animale-avec-une-toile-vendue-23-500-euros-20220102
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