Animal Production
“Animal Production” is a photo series that reveals the hidden world of the animal agriculture industry. Drawing from her experience as a photojournalist and a student of fine art, Samantha composes images that are as striking as they are startling.
“Animal Production” explores the often obscured spaces where our meat is rendered, documenting farmed animals as they live and die, as well as the people working to feed us. Samantha’s photo series presents this deliberately unseen world with a steady, nonjudgmental eye.

Turkey Feathers, CT 2003

Turkey Feathers, CT 2003

Turkey Feathers, CT 2003

Turkey Feathers, CT 2003

Turkey Feathers, CT 2003

Turkey Feathers, CT 2003


Turkey Feathers, CT 2003



Turkey Feathers, CT 2003


Turkey Feathers, CT 2003


Turkey Feathers, CT 2003

Turkey Feathers, CT 2003


Turkey Feathers, CT 2003


Turkey Feathers, CT 2003

Turkey Feathers, CT 2003

Turkey Feathers, CT 2003


Turkey Feathers, CT 2003

Turkey Feathers, CT 2003
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“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
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Sheep Head, CT 2003

Sheep Head, CT 2003

Sheep Head, CT 2003

Sheep Head, CT 2003

Sheep Head, CT 2003

Sheep Head, CT 2003


Sheep Head, CT 2003



Sheep Head, CT 2003


Sheep Head, CT 2003


Sheep Head, CT 2003

Sheep Head, CT 2003


Sheep Head, CT 2003


Sheep Head, CT 2003

Sheep Head, CT 2003

Sheep Head, CT 2003


Sheep Head, CT 2003

Sheep Head, CT 2003
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“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
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“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
— “Peek”, Art and Commerce
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
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“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Musee d’Elysee, Lausanne, Switzerland
“Regeneration: 50 Photographers of Tomorrow”
Art + Commerce
“Peek”
George Eastman Museum
“Why Look at Animals”
Goliath Visual Space
“Animal Destinies”
Bonnie Benrubi Gallery
“57 on 57th”
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Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Hog Slaughterhouse, IA 2004

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Hog Slaughterhouse, IA 2004


Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Hog Slaughterhouse, IA 2004

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Hog Slaughterhouse, IA 2004

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Hog Slaughterhouse, IA 2004

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Hog Slaughterhouse, IA 2004

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Hog Slaughterhouse, IA 2004

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Pete and Cow, CT 2003

Hog Slaughterhouse, IA 2004
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
No items found.
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Chicken Head, NY 2003

Chicken Head, NY 2003

Chicken Head, NY 2003

Chicken Head, NY 2003

Chicken Head, NY 2003

Chicken Head, NY 2003


Chicken Head, NY 2003



Chicken Head, NY 2003


Chicken Head, NY 2003


Chicken Head, NY 2003

Chicken Head, NY 2003


Chicken Head, NY 2003


Chicken Head, NY 2003

Chicken Head, NY 2003

Chicken Head, NY 2003


Chicken Head, NY 2003

Chicken Head, NY 2003
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“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
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No items found.
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Omar, OH 2004

Omar, OH 2004

Omar, OH 2004

Omar, OH 2004

Omar, OH 2004

Omar, OH 2004


Omar, OH 2004



Omar, OH 2004


Omar, OH 2004


Omar, OH 2004

Omar, OH 2004


Omar, OH 2004


Omar, OH 2004

Omar, OH 2004

Omar, OH 2004


Omar, OH 2004

Omar, OH 2004
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“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
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Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Turkeys, OH 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Turkeys, OH 2004


Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Turkeys, OH 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Turkeys, OH 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Turkeys, OH 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Turkeys, OH 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Turkeys, OH 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Hog Processing Plant, IA 2004

Turkeys, OH 2004
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
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No items found.
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Turkey Farm, OH 2004

Turkey Farm, OH 2004

Turkey Farm, OH 2004

Turkey Farm, OH 2004

Turkey Farm, OH 2004

Turkey Farm, OH 2004


Turkey Farm, OH 2004



Turkey Farm, OH 2004


Turkey Farm, OH 2004


Turkey Farm, OH 2004

Turkey Farm, OH 2004


Turkey Farm, OH 2004


Turkey Farm, OH 2004

Turkey Farm, OH 2004

Turkey Farm, OH 2004


Turkey Farm, OH 2004

Turkey Farm, OH 2004
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“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
No items found.
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Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Turkey Poult Farm, OH 2004

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Turkey Poult Farm, OH 2004


Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Turkey Poult Farm, OH 2004

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Turkey Poult Farm, OH 2004

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Turkey Poult Farm, OH 2004

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Turkey Poult Farm, OH 2004

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Turkey Poult Farm, OH 2004

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Gabriel and Goat Carcass, MX 2005

Turkey Poult Farm, OH 2004
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
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No items found.
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Goats, MX 2005

Goats, MX 2005

Goats, MX 2005

Goats, MX 2005

Goats, MX 2005

Goats, MX 2005


Goats, MX 2005



Goats, MX 2005


Goats, MX 2005


Goats, MX 2005

Goats, MX 2005


Goats, MX 2005


Goats, MX 2005

Goats, MX 2005

Goats, MX 2005


Goats, MX 2005

Goats, MX 2005
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“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
No items found.
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Sow Farm, IA 2004

Sow Farm, IA 2004

Sow Farm, IA 2004

Sow Farm, IA 2004

Sow Farm, IA 2004

Sow Farm, IA 2004


Sow Farm, IA 2004



Sow Farm, IA 2004


Sow Farm, IA 2004


Sow Farm, IA 2004

Sow Farm, IA 2004


Sow Farm, IA 2004


Sow Farm, IA 2004

Sow Farm, IA 2004

Sow Farm, IA 2004


Sow Farm, IA 2004

Sow Farm, IA 2004
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“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
No items found.
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Ribs, MX 2005

Ribs, MX 2005

Ribs, MX 2005

Ribs, MX 2005

Ribs, MX 2005

Ribs, MX 2005


Ribs, MX 2005



Ribs, MX 2005


Ribs, MX 2005


Ribs, MX 2005

Ribs, MX 2005


Ribs, MX 2005


Ribs, MX 2005

Ribs, MX 2005

Ribs, MX 2005


Ribs, MX 2005

Ribs, MX 2005
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“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
No items found.
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Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Turkey Slaughterhouse, OH 2004

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Turkey Slaughterhouse, OH 2004


Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Turkey Slaughterhouse, OH 2004

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Turkey Slaughterhouse, OH 2004

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Turkey Slaughterhouse, OH 2004

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Turkey Slaughterhouse, OH 2004

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Turkey Slaughterhouse, OH 2004

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Pete and Carcass, CT 2003

Turkey Slaughterhouse, OH 2004
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
No items found.
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Chicken Feet, NY 2003

Chicken Feet, NY 2003

Chicken Feet, NY 2003

Chicken Feet, NY 2003

Chicken Feet, NY 2003

Chicken Feet, NY 2003


Chicken Feet, NY 2003



Chicken Feet, NY 2003


Chicken Feet, NY 2003


Chicken Feet, NY 2003

Chicken Feet, NY 2003


Chicken Feet, NY 2003


Chicken Feet, NY 2003

Chicken Feet, NY 2003

Chicken Feet, NY 2003


Chicken Feet, NY 2003

Chicken Feet, NY 2003
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“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
No items found.
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Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Sheep and Sheep Shearer, NY 2004

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Sheep and Sheep Shearer, NY 2004


Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Sheep and Sheep Shearer, NY 2004

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Sheep and Sheep Shearer, NY 2004

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Sheep and Sheep Shearer, NY 2004

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Sheep and Sheep Shearer, NY 2004

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Sheep and Sheep Shearer, NY 2004

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Turkey Claw and Hand, CT 2003

Sheep and Sheep Shearer, NY 2004
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
EXHIBITIONS & PUBLICATIONS
No items found.
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Milking Parlor, CT 2003

Milking Parlor, CT 2003

Milking Parlor, CT 2003

Milking Parlor, CT 2003

Milking Parlor, CT 2003

Milking Parlor, CT 2003


Milking Parlor, CT 2003



Milking Parlor, CT 2003


Milking Parlor, CT 2003


Milking Parlor, CT 2003

Milking Parlor, CT 2003


Milking Parlor, CT 2003


Milking Parlor, CT 2003

Milking Parlor, CT 2003

Milking Parlor, CT 2003


Milking Parlor, CT 2003

Milking Parlor, CT 2003
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“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
“[Samantha’s] images of modern farming methods provoke a reflection on the contemporary relationship between humans and animals... The formal beauty of her compositions makes a difficult subject approachable, persuading us not to automatically turn away. Instead, we are able to pause, consider, and reflect, and perhaps come to a greater understanding of the cultural and economic bonds between ourselves and animals.”
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