Lenka Clayton, Herd, 2005.
This particular installation by conceptual artist Lenka Clayton consists of taxidermied animal heads hung at the actual height of the animals. The idea behind doing so was that the normal presentation of these animals on the wall is usually done in a way that idealizes and plays up the drama of the hunting situation. Taxidermied heads are trophies, and symbols of conquest. They create a sense of idealization and perfection in death. And are usually displayed high on the wall, in overly-dramatic fashion. Clayton's work usually consists of a certain exaggerated and often absurd re-organizing of the world around us. Below is a link to the artist's webpage, where she has more information on this and other projects, including installation and video work.
http://www.lenkaclayton.co.uk/portfolio.php
This particular installation by conceptual artist Lenka Clayton consists of taxidermied animal heads hung at the actual height of the animals. The idea behind doing so was that the normal presentation of these animals on the wall is usually done in a way that idealizes and plays up the drama of the hunting situation. Taxidermied heads are trophies, and symbols of conquest. They create a sense of idealization and perfection in death. And are usually displayed high on the wall, in overly-dramatic fashion. Clayton's work usually consists of a certain exaggerated and often absurd re-organizing of the world around us. Below is a link to the artist's webpage, where she has more information on this and other projects, including installation and video work.
http://www.lenkaclayton.co.uk/portfolio.php