A Visualization
Claire Flath
Claire worked directly with Kelly, visually interpreting his research on the podcast. This body of work is dedicated to the 56 apex predators that were owned by Terry Thompson, and the 49 that were killed that night. Each piece reacts to specific first-hand accounts from the police officers, animal specialists, and neighbors of the property. She hopes that these pieces serve as a visual aide to the podcast, helping the audience understand and empathize with all perspectives given throughout the story.
for inquires about the pieces below, please contact lifeontheark2022@gmail.com
Soloman
Oil on canvas,
H 24" x W 36",
2022
When first responders arrived on the farm, they saw a white tiger standing over a human figure lying in the grass. The brutal scene encapsulates the carnage of the night.
Oil on canvas H 24" x W 36" 2022
Oil on canvas H 24" x W 36" 2022
Oil on canvas H 24" x W 36" 2022
Antony
Oil on canvas,
H 32" x W 46",
2022
The black leopard Antony was one of the few animals to survive the incident. He is shown in a dark field with two alternative scenarios that could’ve played out that night: one is his dead body on the ground; the other is him lunging at the viewer.
Oil on canvas H 32" x W 46" 2022
Oil on canvas H 32" x W 46" 2022
Oil on canvas H 32" x W 46" 2022
Rolling Tiger
Oil on canvas,
H 24" x W 24",
2022
The police who responded to the event emphasized the big cats’ resilience to their weapons. While some animals went down quickly, the tigers kept fighting, sometimes rolling for 30-40ft before succumbing.
Oil on canvas H 24" x W 24" 2022
Oil on canvas H 24" x W 24" 2022
Oil on canvas H 24" x W 24" 2022
Horse in a Field (Sam Kopchak's Account)
Oil on canvas,
H 30" x W 45",
2022
The first eye-witness to the Zanesville incident was Terry Thompson’s neighbor, Sam Kopchak, who described seeing a black figure encircled by horses in Thompson’s field. Kopchak’s mother, Dolly, placed the first emergency call to authorities.
Oil on canvas, H 30" x W 45" 2022
Oil on canvas, H 30" x W 45" 2022
Oil on canvas, H 30" x W 45" 2022
Bus Stop, 7am
Oil on canvas,
H 36" x W 48",
2022
While this scenario with the wolves never happened, it was on the forefront of everybody’s mind that night. How would the community guarantee the safety of the most vulnerable if Thompson’s animals weren’t captured or killed?
Oil on canvas H 36" x W 48" 2022
Oil on canvas H 36" x W 48" 2022
Oil on canvas H 36" x W 48" 2022
Motocross Track (formerly the Thompson Farm)
Oil on canvas,
H 32" x W 56",
2022
After the 2011 incident, the Thompson farm was sold to friends of the family and converted to a Motocross track. The remains of the 50 slain animals are buried on the property in a mass grave.
Oil on canvas H 32"x W 56" 2022
Oil on canvas H 32"x W 56" 2022
Oil on canvas H 32"x W 56" 2022