A painting pig called Pigcasso created a limited edition watch face for Swatch, and it's being resold ...

She's already made waves in the art world and now the pig who loves to paint - known as Pigcasso - has been hogging the limelight in the fashion world too Pigcasso grew up in a sanctuary after being rescued as a piglet According to Bloomberg, Swatch teamed up with Pigcasso to mark the Chinese year of the pig after she gained notoriety for her artistic streak.

"The Swatch Watch by Pigcasso was their most successful limited edition artist run that they have ever had I think it's bold of them to do so, I think its socially beautiful," said Joanne Lefson, Founder of Farm Sanctuary SA According to Swatch's site, the Swatch Art Special features "a white strap with bold strokes of grass-green paint mixed with blue splashes, giving space for the pink dial to take the vibrant lead".

Each watch comes with a duplicate print of a Pigcasso artwork and a certificate of authenticity According to Lefson, Pigcasso's work serves to instill an awakened connection between farm animals and visitors and aims to inspire a positive change in the way society views and treats farm animals Pigcasso's work has earned her owners over $70,000, according to the City Press- with local and international clients prepared to pay up to $3,500 for a single piece of her artwork. Source