Ash Albeser

Hollow features a non traditional take on taxidermy by combining it with painting, paper making, and installation. I have explored ways to achieve the imagery of a canine through line and form. Pushing the animal further, I have used real animal parts to honor the animal while also creating haunting art installations. By using the canine mounted onto a European style frame, I was able to create an eye catching and confrontational piece of artwork that demands the attention of the viewer. To combat the mount I used a direct juxtaposition of multiple fragile, dainty, and handmade paper skulls. Hollow is a reflection not only on sexual assault but also on society’s history of enabling predatory behavior. Companying the installation is a digital illustration, Hunger. Hunger features a exotic imagery of a predator in action and flowers which symbolize innocence and the female body. Each encounter with the installation is intimate experience that continues to stalk the audience.