St. Louis Artist Crafts Faux Taxidermy from Cardboard

In St. Louis, a local artist contributes to the global effort to save our planet by creating unique and sustainable artwork using an unconventional medium – cardboard. Justin King’s eco-friendly creations, which resemble faux taxidermy pieces, are fascinating and innovative.

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King’s faux creatures may appear astonishingly accurate, but they are all made from recycled cardboard. Initially, he began crafting paper mache objects reminiscent of childhood projects. Over time, his skills improved, and he discovered his niche in creating these remarkable sculptures.

Instead of carving, King works the cardboard by pinching, twisting, and gluing with a hot glue gun – a labor-intensive process that can be tough on the hands. Some larger pieces can take a couple of weeks to complete, such as a six-foot rubber duck displayed on South Grand.

Although some of his artwork is short-lived, King emphasizes that the process of creating it is what he enjoys most. This eco-friendly art-making approach has benefitted his soul and the environment. Cardboard can be recycled five to seven times, making it an excellent material for his imaginative creations.

King’s unique medium allows him to express himself in a way few artists can, blending natural history and bold, garish pop art. His audience can enjoy zoo-worthy creatures that don’t exist in the wild, offering a glimpse into the real and the imaginary.

This week, you can see Justin King’s cardboard creations at the City Museum in St. Louis. The exhibit is on the third floor and will be open through Friday.

If you’re inspired by King’s innovative and eco-friendly approach to art, consider supporting local artists who create sustainable art or try crafting your eco-friendly masterpiece. Together, we can promote sustainability and creativity in our communities and help save our planet one cardboard creature at a time.

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