"Animal art form has come back from the dead". It talks about the old "art form" of Taxidermy and covers a little of it's history and mentions the work of an artist working today by the name of Emily Mayer's . While it is not my cup of tea it certainly has that train wreck quality of having to look, no matter how gruesome it may seem. I found it interesting that most taxidermists do not depend on animals being hunted, shot or killed. The article is a very good read and while it may not necessarily make you a fan of taxidermy it may indeed give you new insight into the subject and a respect for those that enjoy the practice.
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Yes, her work is exquisite, but I find taxidermy to be anything but.
I find taxidermy to be creepy, unsettling, and fascinating. The end product is much less interesting to me than the people that enjoy, create and collect taxidermied animals. I guess it is the combination of science and a sort of primitive respect, awe and love for animals that I see at work for some people. I once thought that it was the ultimate in disrespect, but I am not so sure. Some things are gray. Still ... not my cup of tea.
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