Writing & Language
Looming above passersby in Lisbon, Portugal, agigantic raccoon protrudes from the side of abuilding. A close look at this multimedia streetsculpture reveals that the raccoon's eyes are madefrom discarded tires, its arms from dented bumpers,and its claws from assorted metal scraps. Thislarger-than-life 3-D street mural is the creation of Artur Bordalo, a Portuguese artist whoseunusual animal sculptures made out of garbage are attracting international attention. That'sexactly what Bordalo wants: his goal is to raise awareness about the destructive effects ofexcess consumerism. To that end, the broad appeal of the animal world serves Bordalo'spurpose well. After the spectacle of the towering raccoon captures the interest of passersby,the sculpture's materials demand that viewers confront the waste products that are harmingthe natural world.
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