In our last class, we were introduced to a new project. We were asked to re-create an object with either a new texture, or some other aspect that would completely change how the object is viewed. We were shown a few examples to get our minds working, and one stuck out to me over the others.
This piece by Meret Oppenheim is the one that stuck out. In this image, it is clear that the typically expected smooth, porcelain of the teacup has been replaced with an eerily real set of fur. I love how unsettling this piece is. Most people eat meat, something that, when alive, is covered in fur. When we place fur, or feathers, in the context where it would be consumed, or aid in the consumption of our food it becomes extremely disgusting. While tea has nothing to do with meat consumption or the use of furs, I believe this image guides the viewers mind to consider the discomfort that comes from the misuse of something so commonly seen.