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Take the Bull by the Horns

I made this for those who care for animals...

Created by: Gonny Glass

  • Project Details

    About

    Trophy hunting and poaching symbolises what's gone wrong with our relationship to nature. As it has been written before, it epitomises the idea of "mine versus ours," of the mindset that "values ownership more than access, that seeks possessions more than experiences." It is the result of pure greed, untempered by any need for survival or reciprocal respect for nature.

    But collective consciousness about this unbalanced, take-all relationship is changing, be it through social media (witness the global outrage over the trophy killing of Cecil the lion), or through art, which is transforming this aspect of modern culture into something a little more wise. Dutch artist Gonny van Hulst aka GonnyGlass uses yarn and crochet needles to create cruelty-free and whimsical "faux taxidermy art."

    Pattern

    Animal Heads Trophy heads to crochet

    This pattern is from:
    Animal Heads - Trophy heads to crochet — Vanessa Mooncie

    Needles & Hooks

    • Crochet Hook 4.50mm (US 7)
    • Crochet Hook 3.00mm (US 2.5)

    Accessories

    • Stitch Markers
    • Tapestry Needle
    • Stuffing
    Other : Embroidered stars (black)
    Mount board
    Wooden ring
    Own fabric label (Handle with care GG)

    Tags

    Craft

    Crochet

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: Jun 10, 2016 Finished on: Oct 26, 2016

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    5 Comments

    • Ms. Mary

      • Lees Summit

      where can I find the pattern to purchase?
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      • Gonny Glass

        • London

        Hi Ms Mary, you can find the pattern in a book:
        ANIMAL HEADS
        ‘Trophy heads to crochet’
        By Vanessa Mooncie
        (I’ve got mine from Amazon)
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    • Cheryl C

      • Clearwater

      Love your bull!! Your colors are so striking. Am starting a green one today - creating a bust of the University of South Florida mascot.
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    • Jacqueline H

      • Sheffield

      Fabulous xx
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    • Simon G

      • London

      This is brilliant! It makes an important point while being playful and very cool. I'd by far rather have this on my wall than the real thing..
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