Ants Invade Colombian Congress Building in A Most Unique Art Display

from ArtKnowledge:

Hundreds of large black- and brown-colored fiberglass ants covered the facade, columns and windows of the Colombian Congress building here in an unusual sculpture by artist Rafael Gomezbarros, who told the press that the work symbolizes human migration.

With his work depicting an invasion of the ants, which "represent immigration, globalization and displacement, I'm trying to force a reflection on what we experience and see on a daily basis, and also to raise awareness about our monuments," Gomezbarros said.

Blurbat finds this interpretation somewhat curious. I love the art. But I think it is more a reminder, an Ebenezer, to the frailty of the fruits of our labor. A call to memento mori. What are you building in your short time on earth. A reflection clarion!