Hybrid Trophy, 2024
Antlers shed by wild deer, beeswax loaded with synthetic musk, steel
250 x 230 x 46 cm
Inspired by the European tradition of hunting trophies, this sculpture is composed of antlers from different regions and species of deer. These mutated antlers form a crown here, emitting a strong odor in the space due to the synthetic musk with which they are coated. This chemical compound, used in laboratories since the late 19th century, is an alternative to its bio-sourced counterpart: the musk glands of the musk deer. It is a celebration of mixing, hybridity, and perpetual mutation.