Sometimes group projects are a headache; one person (or musk ox) doing all the work while the others rest on their haunches and oxcept the rewards as their own.
In some rare cases though, a work of collaborative art is created when all individuals contribute equally in effort and enthusiasm. Such is the case with these two unique works of art by some of our "retired" cows in our Old Ladies pasture.
McGrath, Lola, Oh Mandy, and Skwentna took turns adding their own unique take on these paintings, occasionally butting heads over the trajectory of the pieces but ultimately coming together to create these works of art.
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Not only are our musk oxen cute, unique, and produce beautiful qiviut, they are also creative! These abstract, original works of are snoot-and-hoof made by members of our herd. They are definitely not starving artists. There were lots of extra treats for motivation to explore their creative side. These one-of-a-kind paintings are fun for the musk ox and help support their care.
Creating unique pieces of art is a form of animal enrichment. Enrichment gives animals mental and physical stimulation and gives them more opportunities to practice natural behaviors in a safe and positive way. They are definitely not starving artists. There were lots of extra treats for motivation to explore their creative side. These one-of-a-kind paintings are fun for the musk oxen and help support their care.
Paintings created by our artistic musk oxen involves a canvas placed inside a waterproof bag with different colors of nontoxic paint. We then put feed and other treats on top of the bag. This gives the musk oxen new textures to explore. It also provides a new smell, sound, and environment where they receive their treats. Each musk ox interacts with their enrichment differently: some push it aside and some paw at the new item in their world.
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Unframed 8" x 8" canvas. Also included are a photo and bio of your musk ox artists. Colors may vary due to differences in screen monitors.
