Graphic content: A town in “Introspection”
A sculpture depicting a pregnant woman sitting on a rubbish bin filled with bloody rags, hands raised to the heavens with foetuses dangling from her fingers on umbilical cords is not everyone's idea of fine art.
But for Adèle Gomes Adão, the artist who sculpted the controversial piece, her creation speaks to the heart of womanhood.
With it she tackles a barrage of questions affecting women. Issues like maternal instincts and abortion is central to the sculpture’s theme.
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Apart from womanhood, the sculpture also raises questions on conception and sanctity of life.
It is the second art piece inspired by baby Madison whose lifeless body was found dumped in a garden refuse bin shortly after birth on June 20.
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Over the last couple of years Middelburg has had a serious problem with baby abandonment.
During the last week of July and first week of August last year, no less than five babies were found dumped.
Art is often created as commentary on social issues, like Ms Gomes Adão’s sculpture titled “Introspection”.
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To learn more about Ms Gomes Adão’s motivation for the piece, get your cope of the latest Middelburg Observer today.
