Insides Out: A Closer Look At Taxidermy 2

An exploration into a commonly misunderstood art form; Insides Out delves into the realms of taxidermy and the truth behind its process. Addressing the art of the process not the spectacle of the art, this film gives an overview of the skills, passion and creativity that collectively makes up the ingredients of a taxidermist. The documentary follows a trajectory of taxidermy's history from the Victorian era, to a modern day and contemporary viewpoint, while addressing the up and coming trends of taxidermy within cultural practices. By revealing a behind the scenes peak at the world of taxidermists and their livelihoods, the documentary illustrates mankind's relationship with animals beyond death by celebrating their magnificence through great skill and preservation. The taxidermists themselves have a few words to say, and indeed as viewers will find out, taxidermy is most definitely not about 'stuffing'!

[TheSwinePrincess]

Excellent documentary! These taxidermists really are artists who preserve the beauty of an animal even after it's gone.

[Sophageddon]

Good job guys, i was surprised to find out some of that stuff, like the use of manaquins, i feel like i've learned something! Soph