Taxidermy seems pretty weird, but aren’t we all weird?
Taxidermy isn’t known for being the most approachable of the arts. It’s surprisingly similar to much of everyday life! In her CreativeMornings Philadelphia talk, Diamond Tooth Taxidermy’s Beth Beverly, Philadelphia’s premier couture taxidermist, will provide a brief history of taxidermy from Victorian times through modern day. Get ready to hear about the weird things you’d only hear in a taxidermy studio!
About the speaker
Practicing taxidermy since 2000 and state & federally licensed in 2010, Beth Beverly is Philadelphia’s premiere couture taxidermist, specialising in wearable mounts and unusual home decor. Her hats have won awards at the Devon Horse Show, Brandywine Polo and Radnor Hunt Clubs. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on AMC's series about competitive taxidermy "Immortalized". Beverly has been giving demonstrations, lectures and leading workshops on taxidermy since 2013 at The Wagner Institute, The Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, Morbid Anatomy in New York and University of the Arts. Her knowledge on the craft and restorative skills have been tapped by museums such as the Academy of Natural Sciences and The Vadon Hunting Museum in Transylvania, Romania.
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Taxidermy communicates an intimacy with death.
I feel that handling these dead creatures, for me, it's a constant reminder to be present in my life and that nothing is guaranteed.
Mourning is extremely personal and I believe that every person should feel free to explore how they move through it without judgment or shame.
Hosted by
Center for DesignPhiladelphia
1218 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States 19107
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MEDstudio@JEFF
Pure Fare
Center for DesignPhiladelphia
Videographer Andrew Gormley
Photographer Steve Weinik
