Taxidermied animals can either be the coolest or the creepiest things, depending on how you feel about seeing stuffed dead things. These images make them a little bit more bearable by putting the animals into a strange storyline, rather than simply having them sitting around.
Walter Potter is great at creating storylines out of taxidermy and these images are perfect examples. He personifies the animals and puts them into various predicaments and set up circumstances, such as mice playing a game of dominoes or even crocheting.
The pieces are extremely detailed and, as such, fetch a pretty penny if you're looking to buy them. However, given the fact that doing taxidermy yourself is an involved process, one may consider it.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Artistic Taxidermy
- Exploring opportunities for combining taxidermy with other art forms to create unique and visually striking pieces.
- Humorous Taxidermy
- Embracing the more playful side of taxidermy by positioning animals in funny or whimsical postures.
- Eco-friendly Taxidermy
- Developing processes and techniques for taxidermy that utilize sustainable or recycled materials to minimize environmental impact.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art Galleries
- Showcasing taxidermy as an exciting new art form and promoting artists who merge it with other disciplines.
- Home Decor
- Marketing taxidermy as an eclectic, conversation-starting piece for the home decor market.
- Eco-friendly Design
- Exploring ways to utilize animal remains in sustainable, ethical and creative way to create interesting designs.
