Head on the Door

Alessandra Exposito takes the notion of "trophy wall" and turns it on its head with her exhibit, "Greener Pastures," at Mixed Greens gallery. This is a show in which the artwork and the political subtext successfully work together. Instead of using stereotypical macho animal skulls to honor, Exposito selected chicken, cats, and mice skulls. (There is a horse head, but its name is "Queenie.") These skulls are exquisitely decorated in ways that are both humorous and moving. On the center of each is a portrait of the animal during its more lively days, and some are even studded with jewels--for the girlie hunter in all of us. (Images via Mixed Greens gallery)