a classical, vaguely homoerotic Western

"The Marriage of Froggo Amphibini and Giopiggi Porculini"

Over Miss Piggy's head there is no candle, and yet a lit one over Kermit. If this was a marriage, her hair would be down, however her hair is up, indicating she is already married, as unmarried pig women wore their hair down. In the back, on the mirror frame, there's little paintings from the life of christ, and Miss Piggy's reflection is shown on the side of the mirror lined with paintings of Jesus's death and resurrection. To add to this, they're shown in winter clothing, however outside it's clearly spring or summer. There's even a figure carved on the bedpost, of a saint that was supposed to promote childbirth/cure infertility.

Crocheted Leaf Sculptures by Susanna Bauer

To truly appreciate the delicacy of Susanna Bauer‘s leaf sculptures, think of crunching a dead leaf in your hand, how it disintegrates into dust with the slightest effort. To work with dry and fragile leaves as a medium for crochet seems nearly impossible, but Susanna somehow manages it with ease, turning leaves into cubes, tunnels, and geometric patterns with techniques that might be more appropriate for the durability of leatherwork. She lives and works in Cornwall, England. You can see more on her website and Facebook. 

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