A few months ago we wrote about R. Lloyd Ming’s controversial artwork, The Crucifix. The sculpture saw Ming cut up thousands of dollars worth of Louis Vuitton Alma bags.
The piece might seem sacrilegious to Christians and bagistas everywhere, but Ming insists he didn’t intend to offend. Instead he was simply making a statement about the idea of salvation through materialism.
“It is inspired by the new wealth in China,” he explained. “But it can also refer to America or any consumer-driven society.”
It might have had its critics, but the notorious piece has found a place in the heart of a British art collector. Mr. Ming won’t divulge the price the buyer paid, but he would say “It wasn’t cheap.”
“But it should have been more. The buyer got a good deal; however with this economy all buyers of contemporary art are getting good deals right now. I guess I should feel fortunate that I sold anything at all because many artists are not selling.“
I’m sure Louis Vuitton lovers also agree that he was lucky to offload such a contentious artwork too!
