Today, March 16th, is National Panda Day. It fell on a Thursday this year so to celebrate here is a #TBT taxidermy piece of mine from 12 years ago. Private collection of Mark G. Parker, former CEO of NIKE inc.
TITLE: “PANDA-SQUIRREL” (Sciurus melanoleuca)
MATERIALS: tanned squirrel hides over clay and carved urethane foam
DATE OF CREATION: 2011
I have worked exclusively with humanely sourced animals throughout my 30-year art career because the philosophical foundation of my work dictates no animal should die for art. This particular taxidermy sculpture was constructed out of 3 roadkill squirrels – one albino and 2 melanistic. Each one was severely damaged so I salvaged what good parts remained and patched them together to create this piece. The concept was inspired by a “WANTED” ad I saw in the back of a 1980’s pet magazine that was offering a $10,000 reward to the first person who could breed a hamster with panda markings.
#FunFact ~ The pet industry has since developed what is marketed as a “panda hamster”, however, the only thing it has in common with a real panda’s markings is that both are black and white. Instead, panda hamsters have a coat similar to the #HoodedRat, another black and white breed of domesticated rodent.
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Sculptural concept copyrighted and protected under federal registration number VA-1-929-958 & VAu 1-162-922. Derivative works prohibited under U.S. intellectual property law.
In this stealth squirrelly stance dad will not be able to see me. Or catch me watching him clean 🧼 Drax-n-Nugget . #squirrel #squirrels #squirrelsoftiktok #squirrelsofinstagram #squirrelsofig #squirrellove #squirrellife #cute #cuteanimals #fun #love #safe #soft #happy #instagood #insta #instagram #sweet #crazy #loving #photography #photo #picoftheday #omg #life #📸 #😍 #♥️ #🌈 #funny https://www.instagram.com/p/CmxxvayMGKX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Saturday Intake-This baby came in as a reported gunshot victim but luckily was just a cat bite in vet’s opinion so hopefully antibiotics were administered in time… The baby was with the Finder for a total of two days so that is less than ideal & why there is still an observation period before this baby can be officially proclaimed out of the woods as we fear pasteurella infection… Everyone Meet Titan of Five Forks #squirrel #squirrels #rehab #squirrelrehab #squirrelrehabber #squirrelrescue #squirrellove #squirrellife #squirrels_of_instagram #squirrelwhisperer #squirrelfanworld #wildlife #wildliferehab #wildliferehabilitators #wildliferescue #wildliferehabilitation #wildliferehabber #adayinthelife #wildlifeconservation #wildlifelovers #squirrelfriend #squirrelbaby #squirrelbabies #babysquirrel #savealife #babysquirrel #babysquirrelrescue #babysquirrelsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Chz580Prgd-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I finally got my hands on animal crossing. 2 years late.. but what the heck. This game is fun, uni-wow. #hazelanimalcrossing #animalcrossing #animalcrossingfanart #animalcrossingart #furryart #furrydrawing #furryartwork #uniwow #hazel #squirrelgirl #squirrellove https://www.instagram.com/p/CfRf_2mPTNM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
“That’s it; I had enough of winter! I need a vacation. Somewhere south, where the sun always shines, and where you can have those fancy drinks with tiny colorful umbrellas.” – Teddy sounded very decided this morning, I think he means it this time. The Adventures of Teddy the Squirrel and His Friends (#1). Follow the hash tag #teddysadventures🐿 to see what Teddy and his furry friends are up to! https://www.instagram.com/p/Co2lsxaslME/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=