Lynsey Rigby

I use the camera as my medium to capture and express my intimate thoughts and feelings on the social and cultural differences with what a diverse and mixed society brings. In my work I like to engage with the viewer, creating tension, intimacy and psychological and physical responses.
This body of work studies the ethical principles towards animals, the fragility of life and human intervention. The series of images concentrate on the freedom and wellbeing of the animal through to the slaughter and butchery of it, but I always try to convey the truth within my images, capturing the real, however shocking this may be to read.
Similar to Rembrandt van Rijns "carcass of beef", the deer hangs skinned and gutted in a dark shed, the vast darkness of the background and the use of the camera flash reflecting of the carcass, brings this dead animal back to life. The paradox of its striking beauty, the form of the carcass hanging against the dark background and the texture of the muscle and fat entwined is both repulsive and beautiful at the same time, leaving you questioning your own introspection. Rembrandt van Rijins "carcass of beef" is believed to hold an enigma, but do these series of images?
The deer's head enclosed in the blue b...

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