The Pet Show #3 阿瑞卡·罗 Areca Roe
阿瑞卡·罗
生于1978年,美国
“我使用多种媒介进行创作,主要是摄影、视频、雕塑和装置艺术。我的艺术实践探讨了我们的文化与自然世界之间的关系。这种关系是复杂的⸺我们既依赖和敬畏自然,同时也在摧毁它。我尤其关注人类与动物之间的关系⸺我们试图以多种方式在动物与自身之间建立联系。 在系列作品《家养》中,我拍摄了在家中环境中的一些非传统意义上的宠物。 这些动物无疑是非常迷人的,但它们与主人之间的关系却带有某种模糊性⸺这种关系不像狗和猫所提供的陪伴与安慰那样清晰和确定。我探索这些关系的不同层面,以及动物的表面野性与家庭环境中柔软质感和杂乱氛围之间所产生的张力。相反地,有些动物几乎融入了家庭环境,就好像它们的伪装已经适应了新的生活环境。在创作过程中,我与宠物主人合作,共同选择照片的拍摄地点、背景以及家中的场景。”
阿瑞卡·罗是明尼苏达州立大学曼卡托分校的影像副教授。
阿利(缅甸蟒),来自《家养》系列,2015年©阿瑞卡·罗
乔伊和米娅(鹦鹉),来自《家养》系列,2014年©阿瑞卡·罗
在草本植物里的温蒂和加比(雀类),来自《家养》系列,2012年©阿瑞卡·罗
芬尼安(安哥拉兔),来自《家养》系列,2014年©阿瑞卡·罗
马文(变色龙),来自《家养》系列,2015年©阿瑞卡·罗
伯特(雪貂),来自《家养》系列,2014年©阿瑞卡·罗
费利克斯(南美栗鼠),来自《家养》系列,2014年©阿瑞卡·罗
未命名(东部箱龟),来自《家养》系列,2015年©阿瑞卡·罗
小门和松露(鼠),来自《家养》系列,2014年©阿瑞卡·罗
Areca Roe
B.1978, USA
“I work in many media, primarily photography as well as video, sculpture, and installation. My art practice engages with our culture’s relationship with the natural world. This relationship is a complex one—we require and revere it, but we simultaneously destroy it. I am specifically interested in the relationship between humans and animals—in a myriad of ways, we try to create connections between animals and ourselves.
In this series, Housebroken, I photographed unusual pets in their domestic environments. The pets are fascinating animals, to be sure, but their relationship with the owners has an element of ambiguity—it is not as clear and established as the companionship and comfort offered by dogs and cats. I explore the elements of these relationships, and the tensions that occur between the apparent wildness of the creature and its tame, domestic surroundings of soft textures and clutter. Conversely, some of the animals almost blend into their domestic surroundings, as if their camouflage has adapted to the new environment. I collaborated with the owners in choosing the photo locations, backgrounds, and scenarios within the home.”
Areca Roe is an Associate Professor of photography and video at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Ally (Burmese Python), from the series Housebroken, 2015 © Areca Roe
Joey and Mia (Parrotlets), from the series Housebroken, 2014 © Areca Roe
Wendy and Gabby in the Herbs (Finches), from the series Housebroken, 2012 © Areca Roe
Finnian (Angora Rabbit), from the series Housebroken, 2014 © Areca Roe
Marvin (Chameleon), from the series Housebroken, 2015 © Areca Roe
Bert (Ferret), from the series Housebroken, 2014 © Areca Roe
Felix (Chinchilla), from the series Housebroken, 2014 © Areca Roe
Unnamed (Eastern Box Turtles), from the series Housebroken, 2015 © Areca Roe
Wicket and Truffle (Rats), from the series Housebroken, 2014 © Areca Roe