Crazy to think that this inaugural exhibition “Form Follows Energy “ is ending this weekend @lago_algo curated by @galeriaomr galeriaomr Destiny, AVL 2021 bronze In western art, monkeys and apes are often depicted as naughty, t animals with no self-control and overactive libidos. They are the devil’s henchmen or even the latter’s incarnations. In 17th-century painting, chained monkeys symbolised mankind imprisoned by lust. However, in Joep van Lieshout’s view, apes represent raw energy and a zest for life. They tried to shackle the old alpha male and oust him from his place, but he broke free from expectations, obligations and the churning wheels of time in order to trule supreme. Even though he is subject to fate and has to accept any unlucky roll of the dice, he is still on top of his game and unwilling to give up without a fight.