Genetic Modification And Art
Bjoern Noerregaard has taken it upon himself to "genetically alter" the world famous statue of The Little Mermaid that has graced Copenhagen for many years. The new statue is placed not far from the wistful statue that is so very famous.
COPENHAGEN (AFP) - Denmark's national symbol, the Little Mermaid sculpture perched on a rock overlooking the Copenhagen port, was given a "genetically modified" little sister, thanks to a Danish sculptor.
It's not a copy, but a very different-looking sister, but just as attractive and who will, I hope, attract many tourists," sculptor Bjoern Noerregaard told AFP.
The new Little Mermaid does not resemble her angelic older sister. The new, futuristic version looks like a science-fiction figure touched up by Picasso or Dali.
Just a short distance from her older sister, the new mermaid sits near the banks of the Langelinie Pier, welcoming cruise ships approaching the Danish capital.
According to her creator "there is room for two mermaids: the romantic Little Mermaid from the beginning of the last century, and the Little Mermaid of modern times, where genetic technology leads us inexorably to apocalypse".
Aren't modern artists interesting people? So we have the beautiful sculpture that honors Hans Christian Andersen and is the very symbol of Denmark. An icon, if you will.
Then we have a "genetically altered" alternative. We report, you go figure it out for yourself. (Because I won't post the picture here).
Click HERE for the other statue (click the top left thumbnail)
World news | Gaius Friday, 15 September , 2006
By Blackhawk, Saturday, 16 September , 2006 @ 4:26 pm
What a load of poo. This shows the esthetic difference between modern ‘art’ and real art. The original mermaid is a depiction of beauty, which is based in romanticism, while the newer one is based in nihilism. Hope and beauty vs. cynicism and pessimism. You decide.