777 (2023)

In this work, the artist revisits the figure of the cow as a symbol of abundance, fertility, and generosity. Deeply rooted in the collective imagination, it represents a source of life and nourishment, but also a familiar presence whose value far exceeds its utilitarian function. The label 777 introduces a break in this representation. It evokes death and the depersonalization of the animal, reduced to a numerical identification. In contrast, the cow appears in an almost celestial universe, suspended in the clouds, like a figure freed from its earthly condition. Through this contrast, the artist raises a reflection on the human relationship to living beings, on animal suffering, and on the contradiction between the abundance enjoyed by our society and the invisibility of what makes it possible. Far from being limited to denunciation, the work is also intended as a tribute to this animal and its presence in our history. It invites us to rediscover a gaze filled with recognition, respect, and sensitivity towards the beings who share our world.