Einar and Jamex de la Torre

Game Warden is a glass-blown, additive sculpture that reflects the impact of human interaction on environmental degradation and species extinction. The animal-like figure resembles a male deer—North America’s most trophy-hunted species. However, in ancient Aztec culture, hunting, and harvesting prey was undertaken with utmost respect for the animal, leaving nothing to waste. Hunting for sport was entirely uncommon as it was seen as a direct opposition to customs that maintained the dignity of the wildlife. The Game Warden also stands atop a resin-cast pedestal containing tarot cards, symbolizing the weight of our past and present choices on the future.