Claire Morgan makes astonishing assemblies of taxidermied animals and other materials, meticulously placed with nylon strands. She uses many kinds of animals and insects, as well as fruit and leaves. I don’t have any idea what to make of any of it. I can’t decide whether I love it or would never want it in any space I occupy, even briefly (I or the work). Lots more photos of many installations over the last seven years at her website.
Dad draws on spec for daughter and takes her critiques like a true professional. He calls her “Tiny Art Director,” but after about 15 years in marketing and advertising, I recognize her as more of a Tiny Client. Either way, it’s wonderful. Start at the bottom.
Some prints are available, and in 2010 a book (published by Chronicle Books) will be out, too.
Made by Andrew Chase, whose portfolio site includes photography of other personal projects. More pictures and a stop-motion animations at Book of Joe.
The whole weekend was like this, really.