Her exhibitionTrustat theCarpenters Workshop Galleryin Los Angeles showcases a series of clay creatures infused with complex human emotions.
On the surface, these figures are simply feral and domestic individuals suspended in a moment of tension.
Beneath the surface, they embody the impacts of aggression, territorial desires, isolation, and pack mentality.
Detail of “Trust Me”
The creatures posture conveys both submission and slyness, evoking a mix of empathy and unease.
Its vulnerable yet cunning nature invites the viewer to question their own perceptions of trust.
Another piece, titledShards, depicts a life-size male lion sculpted from 2,800 pounds of clay.
“Trust Me”
The once-majestic symbol of strength is represented with its head bowed and its frail body revealing protruding bones.
Check out some of the sculptures from the show below and find more of Caveners incredible work on herwebsite.
Artist Beth Cavener explores the complex theme of trust through evocative animal sculptures made from clay.
“Captive”
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Detail of “Shards”
