Today’s Artist of the Day features an interview with Allison Doty. Please find our conversation below.
We’re always amazed and inspired by the creatives in the community and we’re so excited to have a chance to ask you some fun questions today. To start, can you bring our readers up to speed on you and your work?
I am a rogue taxidermist. I specialize in pet and snake taxidermy. My mission is to transform the way we process grief and loss of our pets.
Do you think something about your art is misunderstood?
I think that pet taxidermy is still very stigmatized as a memorial option. At some point, people just widely accepted cremation as ‘normal’ and I hope to see that happen with taxidermy as well. I think that there is comfort in being able to see your pet again and touch them after death. I choose to pass no judgement on how others grieve.
Alright, before we go, let’s do a quick lightning round.
Favorite artist?
Clovis Dean Rusk
Favorite book?
The Loved One- Evelyn Waugh
Favorite movie?
Clockwork Orange
Favorite genre of music?
Oldies
Favorite cuisine?
Sushi
Surprising Fact
I have a pet pig named Hank
Ketchup or Mustard?
Both
Savory or Sweet?
Spicy!
Sparkling or Still?
Sparkling
How can someone support you?
I love to do collaborations with fellow artists. Anyone can follow me on Facebook: MorgueMade or Instagram: morguemade_ and DM me.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.MorgueMade.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/morguemade_
