In her series „Monkeys-Apes”, Eva Bur am Orde elevates apes to icons of the sacred. Inspired by icon painting, she depicts these creatures in a sacred, almost spiritual aura, evoking the close connection between humans and animals. By focusing on facial details and choosing an awe-inspiring color palette - from golden light to deep jungle green - she conveys a closeness that invites the viewer into a dialogue with the monkeys' innermost instincts and emotions.

The „Golden Apes” are a reminder of a bygone era when apes lived in harmony with their environment before destruction and displacement threatened their habitats. Bur am Orde uses gold-plated elements to give them the status of a monument, reminding us of the importance of protecting these endangered species. Her paintings celebrate the delicacy and vulnerability of these animals while focusing on their divinity and wisdom.

With this series, the artist appeals to our compassion and calls on us to honor the apes as our ancestors. She questions the so-called progress of humanity and shows that there is a valuable lesson in the deep instincts and natural ways of life of the great apes - a reminder of our roots and the responsibility we bear towards all living beings.

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