ROGUE TAXIDERMY
In April, 2014, I began my self-taught taxidermy adventures. Initially, I started with a couple of squirrels who'd been victims of a friend's dog — but soon moved on to roadkill and found specimens, with a local following of roadkill collectors who randomly bring presents to my door.
In August 2014, I attended the Artistic School of Taxidermy in Idaho for a week of intensive, hands-on training with Master Taxidermist and instructor Troy Rose, which was invaluable. Some of my taxidermy projects are highlighted below.
THE SEX AND DEATH PROJECT
Exploring societal taboos with rogue taxidermy.
Behold, the mythical porculope!
FAWN LAMP
Shine a little light.
THE FLYING FLYING SQUIRREL
Meet Orville!
Patron saint of vehicular victims.
Becoming real is a process.
Visualizing religion as justification for suffering and persecution.
MEMENTO MORI
Remember that you too are mortal.
WHITEWASHED
It's a cover up.
A look at the human as animal.