This falcon head is a pretty good work of taxidermy, except it isn't. It's not just a simple recretion, either. Look closely, and you'll see this is a construction of found objects, specifically non-recyclable trash, placed in just the right position to make something totally different at just the right angle. This is the work of Thomas Deininger, whose work highlights environmental concerns. The intricate assemblage shows us the massive variety of trash we produce, but also shows us the wildlife it affects. The falcon head was made quite some time ago, but after an accident trashed it, the buyer came back and Deininger repaired and reworked it into this masterpiece. Let's see another one of his illusions.
The ruby-throated hummingbird is part of an exhibit of Deininger's works called Apocalyptic Ornithology at the Bernice Steinbaum Gallery in Coconut Grove, Florida. See more of Deininger's art at Instagram. -via Everlasting Blort
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