TYLER TOEWS - "The Kraken"
"The Kraken" is about our relation and impact on the natural world. Humankind in this painting, represented by the conquistadors ship is both tied to the cause and effect of complex global problems like pollution in our oceans. Being in the bottle we are caught in a trap of our own making.
The octopus is a very intelligent animal, able to solve complex problems. It is the most advanced invertebrate on earth. In Norse Mythology an octopus like sea creature called the Kraken was believed to have the power to sink enormous ships. Here it stands for the complexity and intelligence of the natural world. On this wall the Kraken takes the shape of a number 8 which is also the symbol for infinity. An animal that takes this shape is said to represent life without end. Although humankind is the cause of significant change in the global ecosystem. Life will persist. The system will not just quit. It is our choice how we will affect it.
@canadianmurals
TYLER TOEWS - "The Kraken"
"The Kraken" is about our relation and impact on the natural world. Humankind in this painting, represented by the conquistadors ship is both tied to the cause and effect of complex global problems like pollution in our oceans. Being in the bottle we are caught in a trap of our own making.
The octopus is a very intelligent animal, able to solve complex problems. It is the most advanced invertebrate on earth. In Norse Mythology an octopus like sea creature called the Kraken was believed to have the power to sink enormous ships. Here it stands for the complexity and intelligence of the natural world. On this wall the Kraken takes the shape of a number 8 which is also the symbol for infinity. An animal that takes this shape is said to represent life without end. Although humankind is the cause of significant change in the global ecosystem. Life will persist. The system will not just quit. It is our choice how we will affect it.
@canadianmurals