I AM not impressed by the artwork, Amorous, sold to a collector at an astronomical sum recently ("Butterflies create flutter with $2m sale at art fair"; Jan 25).
Apparently, a large number of butterflies had to be caught, killed and prepared for the massive art piece. This piece de resistance of artist Damien Hirst is undoubtedly an extraordinary piece of art. And the controversial artist's resounding success may encourage others to follow suit.
Such novelty should not be exploited to attract art collectors. Artwork that entails the killing of living things, even insects, should not be encouraged.
There are many other ways of artistic expression, such as using traditional oil, pastel, water colours and so on, which can capture the beauty of butterflies. And if well executed by the artist, a certain lifelike quality can be achieved.
Nature and wildlife should not be exploited merely for our sensory pleasure.
Lee Kay Yan (Miss)
Apparently, a large number of butterflies had to be caught, killed and prepared for the massive art piece. This piece de resistance of artist Damien Hirst is undoubtedly an extraordinary piece of art. And the controversial artist's resounding success may encourage others to follow suit.
Such novelty should not be exploited to attract art collectors. Artwork that entails the killing of living things, even insects, should not be encouraged.
There are many other ways of artistic expression, such as using traditional oil, pastel, water colours and so on, which can capture the beauty of butterflies. And if well executed by the artist, a certain lifelike quality can be achieved.
Nature and wildlife should not be exploited merely for our sensory pleasure.
Lee Kay Yan (Miss)
