Dance of Oil is a painting by Terry Reynoldson which was uploaded on September 26th, 2013.
Dance of Oil
The countryside in this part of the world is an interesting mix of natural and man-made elements. The oil donkey in this image has become an iconic... more
Title
Dance of Oil
Artist
Terry Reynoldson
Medium
Painting - Manipulated, Enhanced Photograph
Description
The countryside in this part of the world is an interesting mix of natural and man-made elements. The oil "donkey" in this image has become an iconic symbol of the wealth that oil companies generate in this province. While some people find such objects unsightly, I think they add something very interesting to the environment. They are not ugly, but neither do they attempt to hide their function beneath aesthetic artifice. They are unapologetically machine-like structures that move up and down, ceaselessly, day and night every day of the year. To me, they convey a sense of our intense and never-ending dependence on the earth. I’m not sure that most people realize how lucky we are to have access to these resources. The trick is to balance our needs with our wants so we don’t destroy our planet.
Uploaded
September 26th, 2013
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