Alison Elizabeth Taylor's The Breeder (2010) was built from carefully selected and cut pieces of wood veneer. This image of an amateur chinchilla breeder surrounded by makeshift cages made of furniture was inspired specifically by a T.C. Boyle short story, but also fits into the theme of economic disenfranchisement found throughout Taylor's work. An unusual work that contains elements of both drawing and sculpture, The Breeder demonstrates Taylor's mastery of marquetry technique and innovative use of wood color and grain.

Source: News, October November December 2011.