Primrose
MacLeod, Myfanwy
Description
Primrose is based, in part, on the story of a baby donkey who was born prematurely. Thanks to vets who fitted her with a pair of pink casts, Primrose was able to walk. This story embodies the phenomenon of heart-warming and inspirational news reports about animals. But the little donkey is more than just a way to end the news day on an upbeat note, she is also a creature deeply embedded in myth and folklore. In the West, the donkey has often been used to symbolically represent notions of service, suffering, humility, and peace. Primrose is part of a trilogy of monumental animal sculptures by MacLeod, along with The Birds (2010), and The Lady (2017), which draws on the symbolic language of animals in Western Christian art and literature.Additional Information
- Medium: Bronze
- Year Created: 2019
- Artwork Type: Sculpture
- Program Name: Public Art & Monuments Collection - City-Owned
- City Area: Downtown
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