Rewild, 2019, velvet, wool, found fur, taxidermy forms, site-specific installation at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton NB

Photo: Jeff Crawford

Rewild

The positioning of “wild animals” into the curated space of the European collection invites dialogue about representation, conservation, nature and culture. Lurking among the tapestries, furniture and oil paintings these creatures test the expectations and complacency of visitors to the art gallery.

Rewild, 2019, velvet, wool, found fur, taxidermy forms, site-specific installation at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton NB

Photo: Jeff Crawford

Rewild, 2019, velvet, wool, found fur, taxidermy forms, site-specific installation at Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, NB

Photo: Jeff Crawford

Rewild, 2019, velvet, wool, found fur, taxidermy forms, site-specific installation at Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, NB

Photo: Jeff Crawford

Rewild, 2019, velvet, wool, found fur, taxidermy forms, site-specific installation at Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, NBPhoto: Jeff Crawford

Rewild, 2019, velvet, wool, found fur, taxidermy forms, site-specific installation at Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, NB

Photo: Jeff Crawford