Posted November 7, 2012 by peta2 staff
Meg Viola, an awesome Street Teamer, used her artistic talents to raise awareness of animals who are treated as if they had no feelings or will to live—animals on fur farms and factory farms and even wild animals who are at risk of being hit by cars.
So great, right? This is what Meg had to say about her artwork:
I wanted my art to be funny and shocking. By putting the animals in the normal human role, it really makes people think about what we are casually doing to these animals.
They see skinless, headless human bodies with a hook through their feet, and they think, “Oh, jeez, that’s horrible! Oh, wait—we do that to cows all the time.”
I made each piece so the viewer would feel like they are a part of the drawing. I wanted them to be right there, drinking champagne with the lovely fox and her human-skin scarf or right in the boat with the fish who caught a full-grown man.
This way the viewer is really putting themselves in the animals’ shoes and realizing that the way we treat animals is casually disgusting sometimes.
Meg’s artwork is inspiring, thought-provoking, and sure to turn heads! Remember that we all have different talents and skills, and YOURS are important and needed to help us make a difference in the world! 
If you haven’t joined the peta2 Street Team yet, what are you waiting for?! It’s a great way to get started, meet other like-minded students, and learn about animals!
You can ALWAYS e-mail us at peta2@peta2.com if you have ideas you’d like to share, want to order materials to pass out to your fam and friends, or just need a pal to talk to.
Tell us about your talents in the comments section below!
peta2 Street Team Coordinator + lover of vegan food, cats, animal rights, Dawson's Creek, and Harry Potter.
Too long to explain here, it's long enough for a novel.
Well let's just say life ain't always beautiful but it's a beautiful ride. I love all my pets and would do anything for them. I have one dog, two cats, a ferret and my babygirl shaymin,(the cutest hedgehog alive) I'm into all different kinds of music. I'm a singer myself and love art.
Father loves to farm, be self sustainable, loves to read, he's a antiques/vintage auctioneer, art student, and looks like mr. Rogers. My mother is a Montessori teacher and is amazing with children, all about local organic foods, loves gardening, cooking etc. my sister who is nine years older than me was into indie music and introduced me to all sorts of things at a young age. This all rubbed of on me and from that base I grew into similar things. I'm an INFJ
I'm tall, a geek, nacho - obsessed, I love sewing and Cath Kidston, also I'm vegetarian (wannabe vegan.)
Jersey girl now I'm all country.
I love animals about as much as rock, heavy metal, tea, and coffee. Hoping to make a difference and help animals through PETA!!!
I want to get into marketing but not have to rely on people which have different morals and worldviews than I do to hire me. While I'm figuring this out, I want to show everyone what I believe in and spur them into action against injustices.
Life On A Tour Bus
I am Angela. When I am not helping animals I am listening to music, reading, or playing video games. My spirit animal is a fox and I love nature. What else is there to know? Want to know anything about me, need advice or anything message me :)
160 days ago
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You really have talent, but you probably already know that.(: Do you sell any of your artwork? I would love to buy some.(:
139 days ago
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I do sell my artwork. Some of it has already been sold though I have much more. If you’d like some more information feel free to shoot me an email! Megv646@gmail.com
194 days ago
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Hey Meg! Do you sell your work. :] This is a very disturbing but artful way to get the message across. It really shows how wrong the actions are by using people, and then in turn they can put the actual meaning together. The instant shock and realization afterwards that it isnt just art and a drawing. It’s a painting of the truth of what animals have to suffer by the hands of humans. Add me ^.^
197 days ago
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Inspirational!
199 days ago
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i want the cow one! <3
200 days ago
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Very talented!
200 days ago
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wow now thats art its amazing i love it….:)
200 days ago
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Thanks for featuring a supercool, animal-defending artist! I love that she puts the issue front and center in a really thoughtful, creative way. Do what you love and help animals too!
200 days ago
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These are great! I really like the first one.
200 days ago
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OMG I am totally doing this! I am known for my drawings.
200 days ago
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Fantastic artwork,Meg! My favorite are the slaughterhouse cows. I like drawing animal rights art but I haven’t been in the mood for drawing these days… Keep up the great work,you have talent!!