Amazons, 2018, exhibition view
Amazons, 2018, exhibition view
Amazons, 2018, exhibition view
Amazons, 2018, exhibition view
Amazons, 2018, exhibition view
Amazons, Installation view, 2018
Amazons, Installation view, 2018
Rooster, 2017, necklace, taxidermy rooster, natural red clay, leather, 11.81 x 10.63 x 3.35"
SOLD
Rooster, 2017, necklace, taxidermy rooster, natural red clay, leather, 11.81 x 10.63 x 3.35"
SOLD
Pheasant Long Tail, 2018, necklace, taxidermy, clay, 34 x 12 x 1.25"
Pheasant Long Tail, 2018, necklace, taxidermy, clay, 34 x 12 x 1.25"
Pink Butterfly, 2018, necklace, goose feathers, airbrushed, pink clay, string, 20 x 15 x 1.5 inches
Pheasant, 2018, necklace, taxidermy pheasant,, bordeaux/brown clay, leather strap, 13.78 x 12.6 x 1.38"
Pheasant (detail), 2018, necklace, taxidermy pheasant,, bordeaux/brown clay, leather strap, 13.78 x 12.6 x 1.38"
Red Egg, 2018, object, taxidermy bird, silver chain, clay, 3.35 x 3.15 x 2.76"
Red Egg, 2018, object, taxidermy bird, silver chain, clay, 3.35 x 3.15 x 2.76"
Kip Mix, 2018, necklace, rooster feathers, 22 x 16 x 1 inches
Kip Mix, 2018, necklace, rooster feathers, 22 x 16 x 1 inches
Mayor Grey Goose, 2018, necklace, taxidermy grey goose, clay, string, 18 x 11.5 x 1.5"
Mayor Grey Goose, 2018, necklace, taxidermy grey goose, clay, string, 18 x 11.5 x 1.5"
Cultural Evolution Belle, 2018, object, taxidermy pheasant, bike helmet, 10.63 x 7.68 x 14.37"
Rooster Wings, 2018, necklace, taxidermy rooster wings, clay, string, 22 x 21 x 1.5 inches
Rooster Wings, 2018, necklace, taxidermy rooster wings, clay, string, 22 x 21 x 1.5 inches
Rooster Tail, 2018, necklace/ shoulderpiece, taxidermy rooster tail, clay, leather strap, 27.56 x 13.78 x 4.72"
Rooster Tail, 2018, necklace/ shoulderpiece, taxidermy rooster tail, clay, leather strap, 27.56 x 13.78 x 4.72"
Grey Goose, 2018, necklace, taxidermy grey goose, clay, string, 17.5 x 12 x 1.5"
Grey Goose, 2018, necklace, taxidermy grey goose, clay, string, 17.5 x 12 x 1.5"
Pink Wings, 2018, necklace, taxidermy white farm goose, paint, clay, string, 15.5 x 11 x 1.5 inches
Grey Goose, 2017, necklace, taxidermy goose, 12.2 x 9.06 x 1.77"
Grey Goose, 2017, necklace, taxidermy goose, 12.2 x 9.06 x 1.77"
Grey Goose, 2017, necklace, taxidermy goose, clay beads, 12.2 x 9.06 x 1.77"
with Oyster, 2017, object, taxidermy goose, etched glass, 4.65 x 9.5 x 13.5"
Afke Golsteijn and Floris Bakker, the Dutch duo known as Idiots, present Amazons, a stunning group of their newest works at Ornamentum through May 20, 2018.
From its roots in Greek mythology to the pop culture superhero identity of Wonder Woman, the name Amazons evokes images of a wild beautiful warrior woman, a fiercely seductive tribe of outcast survivors, confident within herself and prepared to battle the patriarchy when necessary.
Repurposing 'outcast' taxidermy animals*, Idiots give them new strength and beauty in contemporary tribal necklaces that can be at once unnerving and intriguing.
Idiots work has been exhibited worldwide and can be found in numerous international private and public collections, including the Museum Kiasma , Helsinki, Finland, the National Museum for Achitecture and Design, Oslo, Norway and Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
* No animals were harmed to create these jewelry pieces / artworks.
