In the meantine
ROGUE TAXIDERMY [ˈrōg tak-sə-ˌdər-mē]
"A
genre of pop-surrealist art characterized by mixed media sculptures containing
conventional taxidermy related materials used in an unconventional
manner."
WHAT IS M.A.R.T?
The
Minnesota Association of Rogue Taxidermists (M.A.R.T) is an artist collective
of individuals who share a common philosophy and passion. The group was created
as a means to connect with other artists working in taxidermy related mediums
and has since proven to be an invaluable resource for networking with others
working in this realm. All members adhere to a strict ethics charter, using
only animals procured in an ethical and environmentally responsible manner. Our
mission is to bring like-minded artists together from here and abroad to unite
under the genre of Rogue Taxidermy, but most importantly M.A.R.T. is in
existence to create dialogue, evoke thought, educate, and expand people's
horizons. We are here to exchange ideas with not only other artists, but anyone
who is interested in this art form.
PRIMARY DIRECTIVE OF MART
M.A.R.T
membership mandates that no animals are killed for the purpose of making art.
All animal materials used by members are procured in an ethically and
environmentally responsible manner. Members salvage their materials from a
number of sources, some of which include roadkill, discarded livestock
remnants, casualties of the pet trade, animals that die of natural causes, and
destroyed nuisance animals that are donated to them. If members had not
recycled these materials they would have been simply discarded by other
individuals. Out of respect for the animal members also pledge to use as much
of the animal as possible and never to be wasteful or take the animal for
granted.
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