About the Artist:
"As a child I was enthralled with knights, history, and the stories surrounding them. With age the romantic notions faded, but were replaced with an appreciation for the craftsmanship, decoration, and general aesthetic associated with them. When looking for a subject for my art, it seemed only natural to draw inspiration from history - in particular the architecture, costume, and decoration of the Gothic, Medieval, Renaissance, and Elizabethan eras."
"I also draw inspiration from Surrealism and it's ability to make me feel as if I've been transported to an imaginary world. I try to create the same tone and feel in my works by using subjects that are recognizable, but seen in an out of the ordinary way to create a sense of unreality. I typically use multiple subjects to emphasize relationships and comparisons and blend the lines between foreground and background, sometimes allowing them compete with each other for dominance. In doing this, I'm trying to go beyond merely illustrating a story and create imaginations." See the latest works of Mollie Chounard in person at Framations Art Gallery in St Charles, MO.
About the "Puppies Are Biodegradable" art exhibition:
Unspeakable violence is taking place in Puppy Mills. This show consisted of original artwork created especially in support of the cause. The range of artists reflected the diversity of art practices, and united them into one theme: They gave voice to the tortured lives of thousands of dogs. Artist statements accompanied each piece and added another dimension to this provocative and compelling exhibit.
Inspired by the original exhibit located in Pennsylvania, the exhibition at Framations Art Gallery included 10 pieces from the original show along with dozens of pieces created for this show by Metro St Louis Area Artists. The Ron Berg Gallery in Kansas City hosted a similar exhibition running concurrently with 10 pieces from the original show along with artwork created for the exhibit by Metro Kansas City Area Artists.
At the conclusion of the week long multi-city exhibitions, both exhibits traveled to Jefferson City, MO where they were shown at the Missouri State Capitol Building for the Missouri Alliance's Humane Day at the Capitol. Addressing various audiences simultaneously,Puppies are Biodegradable(tm) along with the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation, seek to provide access, education and awareness to foster change, and bring to an end the suffering of thousands of animals.
The Story behind the show:
On January 11, 2005, a disturbing article appeared in The New Era, a Lancaster County newspaper located in Pennsylvania. John Spidaliere reported on a meeting of the West Hempfield Township Zoning Board where a farmer, Henry U. Stoltzfus, was applying for a permit to build a dog breeding facility in Lancaster County. David Zimmerman, a representative of the Professional Pet Breeders Association, spoke on behalf of Stoltzfus. Zimmerman and others from this association often guide farmers hoping to build high volume dog breeding kennels through the local zoning board process.
Concerned that Stoltzfus was building a "puppy mill" on his property, a neighbor asked Zimmerman what would happen to Stoltzfus's puppies if they are not sold. Zimmerman replied that the puppies would be killed...and that unsold dogs would be exterminated, composted and spread as fertilizer on fields. Zimmerman told the neighbor that they would be "left to rot" and that "they are biodegradable."
In Pennsylvania some may think puppies are biodegradable, but this horrifying practice is inhumane and cannot be permitted to continue. It is absolutely appaling how often these innocent puppies are "exterminated." Older dogs who can no longer reproduce very often share the same fate. It is a ghastly ending to a tortured life.
It's also not just puppies that feel the dramatic effects of puppy mills. Some puppy mills dispose of "exterminated" dogs by dumping them in crop fields to fertilize crops. Excessive dog waste gets the same treatment sometimes as well. Farmers will mix dog feces with lime and redworms and assume the risk of disease is gone. Dog feces carries worms that can cause blindness and other serious illnesses to humans, and the lime and redworms do nothing to eliminate them. The waste also could seep into ground water wells and contaminate water supplies. Both animals and humans suffer from these atrocious puppy mill farms.
It is the great shame of our country that in the USA..... puppies are biodegradable. By educating the general public about the day -to -day suffering of the thousands of puppies and dogs coming from puppy mills & working with our Legislators, we hope to change the future for these animals.
We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.
-Immanual Kant
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ's)
What shipping services do you offer and how much is it going to cost?
Items are usually shipped out 2-4 business days after payment is received. Please allow 7-10 working days for delivery. All items are professionally packaged, however in the interest of our planet we do use recycled boxes & packaging materials whenever possible! Please use the eBay rate calculator for shipping quotes. (Please note: eBay does not offer a DHL rate calculator. If you choose UPS for delivery, we will ship thru DHL... the price is roughly same but DHL's service is better!) All of our shipping rates include insurance.
Does Framations combine shipping for Multiple Purchases?
Yes, we do. Please contact us prior to bidding for quote.
Does Framations Offer LOCAL Pick up, too?
If you live in the St Louis Area You can choose local pick up at our St Charles, MO retail location! There is no shipping cost for pick up orders!
Is the donation deductible?
No. Since the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation's status is as a non-profit lobbying organization, contributions are not tax deductible.
Does Framations Profit from this sale?
No. Framations is donating our labor, services & use of our eBay store for the Alliance. For items that the Alliance receives a 100% donation, 100% of the sale price is donated to MAAL. For items that the Alliance receives a 20-50% donation, the balance of the sale is provided directly to the artist. These items not only support MAAL, but also local artists from Missouri. Framations never profits from our work for the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation. This is a cause we believe strongly in & is a labor of love for us. At the end of each month, Framations writes one check to the Alliance from all of the sales, saving valuable recources & labor for the Alliance.
How can I get involved with the Missouiri Alliance for Animal Legislation?
Contact MAAL at mail@maal.org or contact Framations & we will happily provide recources for you.
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