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Myomorphia is a series that focusing on elevating the status of Rodents which are often seen as ground dwelling animals that are lowly creatures, often viewed as vermin even. Animals with wings are generally seen as beautiful, angelic and ethereal - creatures such as birds, butterflies etc. By giving the rodents/lesser creatures wings it’s a playful way of elevating their status and seem in a new light, in the hope that people will appreciate them as the worthy creatures they are.
Symbolically Guinea Pigs represent symbolic of friendship and community, and the importance of surrounding ourselves with like-minded people who support us.. I have used a wild Guinea pig in this piece paired with dove wings to hint at its gentle nature