I'm not sure if this is supposed to a genuine artistic expression of grief, or just another nutter trying to get attention with yet another fabulously wacky eBay auction. This bloke has painted a dead foetus on a sanitary pad, framed it, titled it "Gods Unborn" and put it up for auction on eBay Australia. Someone has apparently purchased it using the 'Buy it Now' offer for $16 million, which is probably bullshit. The tortured 'artist', Ken Magri, has this as the auction description (his writing is as dodgy as his art):
"Unique and original artwork done in acrylic permanent fabric paint. Canvas substituted with womens sanitary pad, depicting a still fetus. The image is framed simply and effectively. The background is an orginal satin sheet which compliments the atmosphere and adds authenticity to the general theme.
This artwork is signed by the artist and a certificate of authenticity shall be forwarded with the artpiece.
The concept is not designed to intentionally cause disrespect, it is simply a concept depicting a part of life, and death and the unfortunate ramifications of the topic on abortion.
I the artist have personal loss due to a ex partner aborting our baby. This is my personal attempt to express my inner and outer feelings and emotions concerning a difficult period of time in my life journey. Also revealing the helplessness and the anger of not been able to prevent a life from non existence. 50 Percent of my sale here will be donated towards a mens charity specifically designed to councel men who also experience this type of grief and loss.
Please be reminded that all bids are legally binding and you are entering into a legal contract. Any fraudalent bids shall be promptly reported and acted upon, immediately. All questions shall be answered to the my best ability, and answered promptly.
thankyou
ken magri"
Click on each photograph to see larger version. If you really have to.
He wants $16 million for that crap? And it doesn't even come with wings?
7 comments:
Sam de Brito turned artist?
As any good brethren member will tell you, every menstruation is a missed opportunity for pregnancy, and therefore in direct contravention of the Law of Abraham.
Simply charming.
This goes some way to explaining the Shroud of Turin.
How friggin sick is that......what some people will do for 30 nano seconds of fame.
I'm Ken Magri, but not the artist who did this artwork. I'm from California, and I got onto this blog site simply to distinguish the California Ken Magri from the Australian one who you're talking about here.
Nothing against his right to express himself and his opinions. I just think, as an artwork, it's weak, and he probably did it just to bring attention to the issue, as he sees it.
The California Ken Magri is absolutely pro-choice, but understands that abortion is an intimate issue with compelling arguments on both sides.
So please don't confuse your Ken Magris. There's one who's a dentist in Phoenix, this one from Australia, then there's me. I'm on My Space at www.myspace.com/arthistoryarc, where you can see my artworks and compare if you wish. Thanks.
wat a puss you are ken magri from california,, nothing like me at all oh well they say those that can,t do teach..how about you all pull your heads in and have a good look at the whole story before you come to your bull sh.t assumptions
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