NUMBERS//names aims to address the systematic nature and inhumane treatment towards animals within the factory farming industry. Drawing inspiration from architectural facades and mourning jewelry, my work contrasts rigid, structural forms, shapes and numbers, derived from the industry, with more sentimental elements, such as portraits and names.

Within the factory farming industry, these animals are seen as a means to an end--a mere unit or number within this system of production. To emphasize this lack of identity, each piece focuses on a number, corresponding to the way in which they are treated. Imagery and motifs further articulate the meaning behind the inscribed numbers; while the use of particular materials, that are byproducts of the industry, serve as remnants of the production process.

In contrast, part of the collection consists of pieces that challenge this concept, by focusing on animals as individuals, in their own right. Each of these pieces feature a portrait and a name of a particular animal, to convey a sense of sentimentality. Overall, the collection, divided into two parts, creates a dichotomy that--in turn--challenges the inherent value of these animals.