The bright and festive space of the circus conceals a grim reality—the exploitation and abuse of animals for the entertainment industry. The most dangerous mental shift that the animal circus transmits is the objectification of living beings.
When an animal is perceived as a «toy, ” empathy is automatically withdrawn from it. A toy can be locked in a dark carriage for weeks of transport; a toy can be hit if it „breaks“ and refuses to follow a command; a toy can be replaced with a new one once the old one has reached the end of its service life.
Lost dog flyers symbolize the tragic fate of animals: thousands of lives quietly vanish behind the scenes of the entertainment industry, never knowing what safety or a true home feels like.
Tickets and scattered popcorn represent the demand for performances featuring them.
