Argus
Piglet’s Nightmare, 2012
Piglet’s Nightmare is painted onto an exterior wall for public viewing– the piece includes a butcher on the left who is handling the well known “Piglet.” He gazes at the animal with a stoic expression, unbothered by the hanging creature, and the blood splattered on his apron. On the right, known for his story in Winnie the Pooh, spectators may recognize this pig as a loveable and familiar friend. But in this image, Piglet is taken advantage of and displayed as an object for consumption rather than a friendly face. This image forces viewers to reflect on the ethical consequences of factory farms and mass agricultural production which takes the lives of millions of “Piglets” each day. Label by Grace Cohen