My object is a ceramic chicken, which I believe is technically a rooster, that is designed for home decoration. It has a tag on the bottom stating that it is a sample from Tiwan and was created in 1982. The chicken is presumably designed to sit on a shelf as a decoration, which would bring a homey and farm-like vibe into a home. There is an idealistic view of farming in America, and many people who grew up on farms look back with nostalgia. The idea of a calm life on a farm may be appealing to those who live is busy cities. The chicken reminds me a lot of farming in general, and how unethical and brutal it has become. I want the chicken to represent the guilt I feel when I eat animals, as I am not vegan but I have considered it. I want to display a gruesome scene that is framed within a “normal” setting.
