This work explores the alternative reality of animals (mollusks and fish) gaining control over humans, reversing the roles of what we know in society today. The conveyor belt serving human parts in capsules parallels the conveyor belt sushi we enjoy. By reversing the roles of prey and predator, we truly understand the incredibly unique ritual of “eating” observed in human culture. The animals display the human body similarly to how we display animals for entertainment. Although completely normalized when animals are displayed this way, once the roles are switched, we are left conflicted and uncomfortable.
Take a look at the movie posters on the wall in the bottom piece. Knowing that humans are incredibly intelligent just like octopi, it is humorous and strange that we are constantly creating works to prove our intelligence. Perhaps we need artworks like these that showcase human behavior in an unconventional way to objectively perceive the uniqueness and morality of human culture.