Wim Delvoye is tattooing pigs – Cruel?
Wim Delvoye – Untitled (Koi), 2008 stuffed and tattooed pig, 68x132x46cm
It is often said that art is an expression of one’s soul and when the medium of art is an animal’s back, it is rather fascinating. According to Wim Delvoye, the Belgian artist that came up with the tattooed pigs’ concept, an artist does not have to be cruel to animals to make great art pieces out of them; an ideology that is supported by many animal rights groups all across the world. When most people think of chickens, pigs and cows, all they see is food. Many people are oblivious to the fact that animals not only feel pain but their emotional wellbeing could negatively affect the quality of their produce.
