What purpose, if any, do pets really serve? Are they simply an outlet for misplaced love? Or creatures who help satisfy our emotional needs? Whatever they are, when we exalt pets to the position of social companions, we undermine the distinction between human and non-human.
I'm not here to pass judgment. I am fascinated by the (psychological, physical, emotional, and social) effects this relationship has on both the human and the animal. My work is about the intimacy and affection we give our pets, however misguided it may appear. These images reflect our complex relationships with animals and our desire to control nature.
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hmmm...I am getting a 103 word count. Try to add 97 more --- it is a a required challenge.
sorry, I misunderstood. I thought our challenge was to make it as short as possible.
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