MetaMuseum: The Goat Sacrifice
"If one’s offering is a goat, he is to present it before the LORD." (Lev 3, 12)
People believed that by sacrificing something of value to them, the gods would be more likely to grant them favors or protection. Different religious traditions offer different explanations for why God may ask people to make sacrifices. Some say that it is a way for humans to show their devotion to the divine, while others believe that it is a way to make amends for wrongdoings.
The Goat Sacrifice is a intriguing modern piece made of a blend of epoxy resin and polyurethane. The goat have a very texturized surface and is made of whiteish polyurethane. The goat is standing on something like a pedestal with its head tilted back. This pedestal is made of dark tones of epoxy resin colored with terracota beans. Its body looks tense and its legs are spread apart, because the sculpture tries to depict the exact moment of its death. According the artist, the unfigured expression of the whole piece brings the feeling of uncontrol of life, before the will of the Lord, which supersedes human will.
This piece is a powerful and disturbing work of art that shocks and provokes viewers all the time. The artist is hopeful that the sculpture will cause people to think about the dark and violent aspects of human nature under the divine desires.
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