Matteo Delred
WITH THE OTHER ANIMALS
Being human is to be an animal, and yet we see ourselves differently to the other animals. We live in an age categorised by the moralistic and environmental consequences of our influences on these other animals. There is a tendency to want to anthropomorphise "status" animals to make them appear more like us as pets, given extrinsic value as livestock, seen negatively as vermin, patronised in zoos or become something collectable.
Image 1, The Rat. This creature, with its scavenging tendencies, is considered a pest by the majority of humans.
Image 2: Rams in a Field on a Hill, livestock is considered a resource.
Image 3: Introverted Baboon, animals are patronised in their visible and invisible cages.
Image 4: Dog in a Perambulator, often domesticated animals are infantilised.
Image 5: Bear, we are controlling the narrative, as we put their past lives on display.