Rancher gives new life to afterbirth by creating art from cow placentas

But it's actually a work of art crafted from cow placentas, created by local rancher and artist Emilie Mattson. "It raises eyebrows," said Mattson in an interview with CBC News about creating art from afterbirth. Emilie Mattson on her cattle ranch near Dawson Creek, B.C. Dawson Creek Cannabis Company owner Matthew Rivard, who promotes local artists in his store, says Mattson's artwork is "captivating, breathtaking, and with brilliant colours." Customers are curious about the 'captivating' art piece made from cow placenta, said cannabis store owner Matthew Rivard, who uses his Dawson Creek business to showcase work by local artists.