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Artist Zheng Lu |
Together, the two works show the infinite energy of nature.
In his works, Zheng also shows concern over overexploitation of marine life, especially endangered species.
Grave of Honor is a sculpture resembling a human's heart, which he uses to criticize greed that threatens creatures with extinction.
In it, numerous large, stainless steel fishhooks are fixed together to form the vertical section of a heart.
He uses the hooks to create a feeling of coldness and sharpness, which contrasts with the warmth and softness of a heart.
The piece was exhibited at an art show, On Sharks & Humanity, which campaigned for the protection of sharks at the National Museum of China.
That show ran from August to October.
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