Beth Cavener is an artist who creates compelling sculptures that delve into the complex spectrum of human emotions, using animals as her subjects. Her work is a profound exploration of the human condition, stripped of context and rationalization, and presented through the lens of the animal form. Cavener’s sculptures often capture moments of tension, reflecting the primal instincts that reside within us all.
These pieces are not just representations of animals; they are a mirror to our own inner experiences, embodying themes of aggression, territoriality, isolation, and social dynamics. Her art invites viewers to reflect on the thin line that separates humans from animals, the civilized from the instinctual, and to consider the deeper psychological narratives that play out in our own lives.
Primitive animal instincts lurk in our own depths, waiting for the chance to slide past a conscious moment. The sculptures I create a focus on human psychology, stripped of context and rationalization, and articulated through animal and human forms. On the surface, these figures are simply feral and domestic individuals suspended in a moment of tension. Beneath the surface, they embody the consequences of human fear, apathy, aggression, and misunderstanding. Both human and animal interactions show patterns of intricate, subliminal gestures that betray intent and motivation.
Beth Cavener
More info: Website, Facebook, Instagram.
