Pascal  Bernier

 
Still-life  >  Accidents de chasse, 1994-2000
 
For time immemorial, one of the leading questions that humanity has asked itself is: 'what's to be done with the body?' Hunting trophies unlike mummies, are in no way a preparation for a journey into the afterlife. At best, they crystallise the glory of the hunter who imposes immobility on the living creature, reducing it to its image. At worst, they become decorative objects devoid of meaning. Only art will enable the animal (posthumously) to sell its skin for a high price.
 
Elephant - Éléphanteau - 2000
Click on image to enlarge

 
Deer - Faon - 1996
Click on image to enlarge

 
Wild boar - Marcassin - 1997
Click on image to enlarge

 
Deer - Faon - 1996
Click on image to enlarge

 
Tiger - Tigresse - 2000
Click on image to enlarge

 
Fox - Renard - 1997
Click on image to enlarge