Reproducing dead animals for display at a historical exhibition is one thing, but when it’s combined with jewellery specifically designed to wear on one’s body, it’s sure to turn heads.

Julia DeVille originally began her career as a shoe designer, inventing the leather accessories brand Abattoir before realizing it wasn’t her thing. After this, DeVille was taught the art form of taxidermy through the retired professional, Rudy Mineur. During this time she also received a degree in advanced gold and silversmithing. It was this knowledge across seemingly unrelated disciplines that lead her to create her style of jewellery known as Disce Mori (Latin for “learn to die“).

Now focusing as a full-time artist, her exhibition “Cineraria” is currently on display at the Sophie Gannon Gallery in Richmond. The exhibition features a collection of sculptural works exploring mortality and the rituals behind the preservation or disposal of the dead.

Basically, it’s full of creepy-awesome dead things and if this rabbit appeals to you, check it out.

Cineraria runs until 22 August 2009
Sophie Gannon Gallery
2 Albert Street
Richmond VIC 3121