Belgian street artist ROA, is known for creating large murals of
animals, specifically those that have been forced to dwell in the
outskirts of urban society. His latest solo exhibition titled “Metazoa"
at Jonathan Levine Gallery, consists of a new
series of creatures painted on wooden assemblages made from discarded
materials, that can be opened or slid to reveal anatomical features such
as skeletal structures and internal organs.
"Wherever man settles, the desire to explore beyond the borders of
survival leads to the extinction of species. This extermination due to
mankind’s impact not only disrupts the natural balance but also leads to
drastic cosmic changes, which ROA aims to convey by depicting the life,
transience and carrion of animals."
