British Graffiti Artist Banksy How do I make a clay rat laying on its back that looks like it is sleeping not dead?
I am doing a project for my photography class. Based off of the work of British graffiti artist, Banksy, we need to make a clay rat and take a picture of that rat in a public place revealing a social issue. My rat will be laying on its back on a therapist's couch holding his tail like the cowardly lion. The issue will be over medication on America. I have looked for days on how to make a clay rat and the only thing I can find is a youtube video of how to make adorable Ratatouille rats. I need a large semi realistic rat on its back, that doesn't look dead. Can you please tell me how and what I need to make this rat?
Here's an alternate idea that relays the same concept. How about having the rat crawling towards a rat trap, that instead of having a piece of cheese for bait, it has a bottle of pills. Does the rat need to be made of clay? If not, you could buy one from a joke shop or toy store.