Art for Ape’s Sake
Posted by Grant on Dec 2, 2008 in Grant's Diary |
Art lovers, what do you think of this?
Ok so it’s not quite Van Gogh, but this was painted by Knobi – an orangutan. It’s part of the Great Ape Trust of Iowa‘s annual auction to raise funds for conservation projects.
Last year, they amassed a hefty $16,725. This year’s masterpieces are subject to bidding now and can be seen on this link. None of the apes are forced into painting. Here’s another:
Not Bad, eh?
OK, so there was a helping human hand in this one. But the creative impetus came from Knobi. Janey at the San Diego zoo is also a renowned painter. Here she is proudly presenting her work and raising funds for conservation.
I couldn’t believe an orangutan actually painted that, I mean I can believe an animal like an elephant did that but I can’t believe an orangutan.
that is so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved the one with the orangutan.
It is a really cool painting and a really good artist could have painted that painting it is so good! i thought a person had painted it until i read the writing underneath!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!