Artist: Wim Botha
Date: 2000
Museum: University of Pretoria Museums (Pretoria, South Africa)
Technique: Sculpture
A three-piece sculpture of hyena heads carved from stacks of Paper, titled Wallflowers Gargoyle Trinity done in 2000 by the South African artist Wim Botha (b.1974) as part of his wild life series. This work was carved from stacks of government forms and Papers that represent three hyenas displayed as hunting trophies mounted on a wall. The hyenas are a metaphor for gargoyles that ward of evil. The message of this work is symbolised by utilising government Papers and the depiction of hyena gargoyles effective in protecting civic society. Ironically, the mounted works reflect also hunting trophies as hyenas are signatory predators on the African savannah and are often symbolised as wild animal of ridicule due to their wild
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