Tiger Skulls showcases Bailey’s enduring fascination with natural history specimens, which can be traced back to his childhood collections of bird feathers and unusual stones.

This piece highlights his interest in organic structures and their formal qualities, particularly through the distinctive morphology of the tiger skull. With its powerful jaw and predatory teeth, the skull takes on a sculptural quality, serving as a visual metaphor that transcends simple anatomical representation and invites deeper contemplation about nature, power, and extinction.