'Skullpture Series - Gaia, 2009' by Shane Wilson
moose antler and bronze skull sculpture
(109x122x61 cm - public collection)
This moose antler carving and bronze is inspired by the Gaia theory that the earth is alive, propounded by James Lovelock. A positive future is envisaged in the symbolism of this sculpture, one in which human beings survive global climate change and become symbiotic with the earth, bringing Gaia to consciousness.
If you would like to see how Gaia was created, the work in progress notes, images and video are available here. If you would like to see coverage of the unveiling of Gaia and the rest of the Skullpture Series at the St. Elias Convention Centre in Haines Junction, Yukon, click here. Use your browser's back button to return to this page.
