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“Skywhale is ambiguous. I think she is beautiful, but a lot of people think she is grotesque. You are drawn in and repelled at the same time, and it has to have that dynamic. My work has a certain element of abject mutation, uncertainty and darkness. Even she is dark - I mean she has ten breasts.”

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Patricia Piccinini

Patricia Piccinini is an Australian artist renowned for her surreal and biomechanical works. Her art often explores the complex relationships between humans, nature, technology, and biotechnology. Born in 1965, Piccinini's works have been exhibited in numerous international exhibitions and have garnered widespread attention. more

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