For the Carrion is a series of sculptures inspired by a close study of a decomposing roadkill bunny. Daily drawn studies were created over a period of several months in the summer of 2017 to document changes during decomposition. Although decomposition is seemingly grotesque, it is an essential part of the nutrient cycle and is worth thorough and thoughtful consideration. Dedicated to decay, each sculpture is textured to look like a fossil or artifact, inviting us to examine closely what otherwise might seem repulsive. As artifacts, my sculptures present a new way to approach decay that emphasizes the beauty and energy of this natural process rather than its abject connotations. 

I subscribe to the belief that the world is filled with/made of art and that the alert eye will everywhere observe magnificent forms, even within the abject or the everyday. The purpose of this project is simply perception, to encourage the audience to notice how complex and compelling the forms and shape of decay can be; they are worth more than just a snap abjection response.​

Emulating the format of catalogued specimens each sculpture is titled with a number. These titles are a reference to the day of decomposition on which the sculpture is based, as well as how many sculptures were inspired by that day. For example, the sculpture which represents the bunny’s foot is called D.18.4, which means that this is the 4th sculpture based on the 18th day of decomposition.