Sex Pest, The Huxleys
Sex Pest, The Huxleys 2020 Photo credit: Jasmine Fisher
Sex Pest, The Huxleys 2020 Photo credit: Jasmine Fisher
Sex Pest, The Huxleys 2020 Photo credit: Tobias Titz
Sex Pest, The Huxleys 2020 Photo credit: Tobias Titz
ABOUT THE PIECE
Sex Pest is a fetish inspired mask utlising the skins of the cane toad. The cane toad is seen as a major pest threatening native wildlife and ecosystems. We wanted to give the toad a new life and introduce the culled species to the sex/fetish industry. We decided to maintain the legs of the toad so as to not hide that the animal has been repurposed. As passionate animal lovers we want people to be aware and upfront in the use of animal products and not hide its origin. We decided to paint the leather gold as a reference to the 'fools gold' promise of the cane toad. The introduction of the Cane Toad was a disaster and imposed further stress on this native land which we invaded much like the toads.
MATERIALS
Cane toad leather, beads, paint
PRICE
POA. For sale enquiries please contact hello@verminthelabel.com
ARTIST BIO
The Huxleys are Will and Garrett Huxley who’s shared background in costume design, photography, video and performance has informed their practice, a living, ever evolving collage of still images, moving image, and dazzling performances.
The Huxleys have exhibited artwork in installations, fashion shows, performances and photographic exhibitions and festivals across the world including Hong Kong, London, Tokyo, Berlin and Australia. Their work reflects their iridescent hyper real world, full of arresting shapes, lurid colour, extreme theatrics and an ethos of glamorous androgynous abandon.
Will Huxley
Garrett Huxley