Lisa Merida-Paytes' childhood, of observing her father's taxidermy and slaughterhouse business, left an impact on her that still lingers to this day.
Her work now addresses the sacred life she saw in those animals. It explores the strength and structure of the skeleton as well the strength and structure of the living creature. A synthesis of various materials ( paper clay, aluminum, wire), together, create a powerful yet fragile sculpture.
The collision of such opposites creates tension, wonder, and an identification with the piece.
The surface harmonizes with the clay's figuration to re-enforce the combination of death and life simultaneously existing together.
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