The centrepiece of GOMA’s Summer 2013 – 2014 exhibition is the installation Heritage by world-renowned artist Cai Guo Qiang. Cai’s vision is that of a pristine utopia, untouched by worldly influences.
Ninety-nine animals from all parts of the world have gathered at an unspoiled waterhole and the most unlikely combinations of creatures are drinking together in harmony.
The perfect stillness of the scene is broken by a single drop of water falling from the centre of the room. Do the ripples represent the imperfections of our world as they alter the reflections of these magnificent creatures?
The Eternal Traveller 
Wow, that is quite an evocative installation. You can sense the peacefulness of the room – perhaps that’s how humans should be.
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oh so WOW!
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That was exactly my reaction when I first saw this.
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Wow! This is absolutely beautiful!
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The exhibition is on until the middle of May Dianne so if by chance you are in Brisbane soon make sure you go and see it. It’s even more amazing in real life. The photos don’t do it justice.
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What a beautiful work of art. Even without the fabulous reflections it must be one of the loveliest things I’ve seen.
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I wish you could see it for real. It was breath-takingly beautiful and amazing.
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It is so unusual too – it must have been marvellous to see it ‘in the flesh’.
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It was. The craftsmanship was truly astounding – the best exhibition I’ve seen for a long time.
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And I loved the symbolism.
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What a truly marvelous piece of art – thanks so much for sharing, your photos are lovely. The giraffes are my favorite!
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It was fantastic to see. I spent the whole time marvelling at how the animals were created because the detail was amazing. I loved the zebras.
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So, already you have transported me to a place l could never hope to visit and what a place it is – Quite stunning in its inception and execution – wonderful.
Dan
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I think the installation may have been acquired by the gallery so if you ever come to Brisbane in the future you might be able to see it.
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What a wonderful installation, Carol. So peaceful. And that ripple effect of the one central drop of water adds a nice touch, and food for thought. 🙂
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It is truly beautiful. You can read more about the artist’s philosophy here http://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/current/cai_guo-qiang
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I love what it says: “Both spectacular and meditative, and presenting a beautiful, thought-provoking vision of our relationship with the earth and with each other…” 🙂
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From what it says, I believe the gallery may have acquired this installation, so WHEN you come to Queensland I will take you to see it for yourself.
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