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Metaphorical Cardboard Sculptures

Laurence Vallieres Turns Societal Issues into Cardboard Animals

— May 30, 2013 — Art & Design
Animal trophies belong to human archetypal imagery of luscious, burgeois mansions and still possess a great fascination, and Laurence Vallieres plays off of this theme with her cardboard pieces.

Ceramic, plastic and knit animal heads have all made an impression, but these cardboard sculptures by Laurence Vallieres are a plus. Impressively well refined, these pieces are meant to captivate the eye of the viewer at a first glance while at the same time making him or her reflect a little about contemporary society.

Laurence Vallieres, in fact, declares that she uses animal imagery as a metaphor to represent political issues and social behaviours, taking inspiration from literature and poetry. Her subjects are monkeys, rhinoceroses and elephants, animals that should easily make people relate them to their human or ideological correspondents.
Trend Themes
1. Metaphorical Cardboard Sculptures - The trend of creating cardboard sculptures to represent societal and political issues.
2. Using Animal Imagery as a Metaphor - The trend of using animal imagery as a metaphor to represent political and social behaviors.
3. Exploring Societal Issues Through Art - The trend of artists using their work to comment on contemporary society and politics.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can create unique pieces that comment on societal and political issues through the use of cardboard and animal imagery.
2. Education and Literature - There is potential for educators and writers to incorporate the use of animal metaphors in their teaching and literature to better communicate complex societal and political topics.
3. Interior Design and Decor - Interior designers can incorporate cardboard animal sculptures as a unique and thought-provoking decor item in homes and businesses.
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