Introduction: Meat Horse
This is a life size horse head constructed with a wood/wire armature and then covered with close to 200 dollars worth of bacon/prosciutto.
I started by creating a wood armature that i wrapped in wire to create the horse form. The next step was covering the armature with plaster bandaging which helped create a porous surface to pin the bacon to. Once your armature is complete and to your liking the process of applying the bacon can begin!
Finalist in the
Bacon Challenge
Third Prize in the
I Made It Photo Contest
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42 Comments
2 years ago on Introduction
You’ve inspired me to create a bacon Pegasus for our next “Meatfest” block party.
9 years ago on Introduction
This must be a delicacy in Europe!
11 years ago on Introduction
YAY voting opened! I had to vote for you, I still just plain adore this! Good luck, and I'm rooting for you!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thank you so much I don't think I am going to beat Bacon Roses but it makes me feel good that someone is rooting for me!!!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Bacon Roses are original, but so is your horse, for sure you will be a finalist, I'd be shocked if you were not!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I can't believe it I was pretty sure I wouldn't be...this is so exciting!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
YAY! Look at you!! You are in the finals!
11 years ago on Introduction
yA Ya YEAY
11 years ago on Introduction
Caitlin, I love you and I want you to win so bad. You are amazing!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I love you tooooo!
11 years ago on Introduction
this horse head looks like feels like legs like pure silk
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
hahahaha I love it...toot toot!
11 years ago on Introduction
This is amazing...and kind of twisted. But what did you do with the horse head? And with the bacon? Cause I imagine that after a while it started to smell and rot...
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I put the horse head outside after 24 hours of it showing in the gallery space. The most amazing thing happened. After about 20 minutes of the piece being outside birds attacked it and flew off with almost all of the meat. The field behind the studio had bits of bacon in it for weeks after. I am sad to say I was not a witness to the birds attacking it but a few students said it was absolutely amazing to watch them swarm the piece.
11 years ago on Introduction
This looks disgusting...I love it :D Voted for you, hope you win.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
AWESOME!!! Thank you so much!!!
11 years ago on Introduction
Almost forgot, if you still have it you could make a picture like it comes out from a grave, that would be cool.
11 years ago on Introduction
I think I agree with bmcclear!
11 years ago on Introduction
You should put it into someones bed at night and pour ketchup over it!
11 years ago on Introduction
I thought horses were already made of meat.