What is figure with meat?

"Figure with Meat" is a sculpture created by the artist David Altmejd in 2007. It is part of a series of sculptures that feature human-like figures adorned with various objects and materials, often including animals or body parts. In this particular piece, the figure is depicted with a variety of meats arranged on its body, creating a grotesque and unsettling aesthetic.

The sculpture explores themes of consumption, transformation, and decay, touching on ideas of the human body as both a source of sustenance and a vessel for biological processes. Altmejd's work often blurs the boundaries between the organic and the artificial, inviting viewers to question their own perceptions of humanity and the natural world.

"Figure with Meat" has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, garnering critical acclaim for its bold and provocative imagery. It has been described as both beautiful and disturbing, challenging audiences to confront the dualities and complexities of the human experience.