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DARWIN, SINKE & VAN TONGEREN IS AN ABSOLUTE WUNDERKAMMER OF THE NATURAL AND MANMADE, DENSE WITH BONES, PAINT AND PLUMAGE, ALONG WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF ANTIQUES AND FASCINATING EPHEMERA. A DELIGHTFUL, DAZZLING BESTIARY OF ANIMAL COMPOSITIONS THAT ARE MESMERIZING AND GLORIOUS.
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The Dutch artists Jaap Sinke and Ferry van Tongeren transform taxidermy into "skin art," blending science and imagination to create transcendent works. Their mission is to raise awareness of species extinction through striking displays of plumage, skin, and bone, turning a passion into a call to action. They dream of establishing a fine taxidermy museum, celebrating endangered and extinct animals as a legacy of nature’s and their own artistry.
MAD TAXIDERMISTS: The Wild World of DS&vT
MAD TAXIDERMISTS:
The Wild World of DS&vT
“I’ve always been fascinated by taxidermy, how it was actually done. You know, like how does a ship in a bottle get made?”
“So many things come into play: drama, balance, expressiveness, engagement between animals.”
“We both went to art school and, being Dutch, are well aware of the old master paintings. Their fantastical compositions are so alive and inspiring, a model for our own work.”
“Just like we don’t want to use standard taxidermy forms, we can’t imagine posing animals on ugly plastic mounts. We are always combing antique markets for interesting elements that can serve as frameworks."
“Ours is an alchemic art—taking dead specimens heading for the incinerator and reimagining them into eternal beauty.”
The Current, VOL. 5
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