Mistakes Were Made
The phrase, Mistakes Were Made, is regarded as the king of non-apologies for a reason. It is defined as, “a passive-evasive way of acknowledging error while distancing the speaker from … Continue readingMistakes Were Made
Category: sculpture
This Is Not A Red Hat
Inspired by the metamessaging of René Magritte’s The Treachery of Images, This Is Not A Red Hat asks the viewer to think about how red hats are no longer simply … Continue readingThis Is Not A Red Hat
Astroturfing
Astroturfing is a manipulation technique that masks the sponsors of a message or organization to make it appear like it originates from and is supported by grassroots participants. Techniques like … Continue readingAstroturfing
Lumps
Lumps is a group of soft sculptures originating from a cancer scare that I had when I found a lump in my breast. At the time, I didn’t have insurance … Continue readingLumps
Bones
These bone-like displays are assembled from second-hand bras. Undergarments are close to our skin every day to the point that they feel like part of our body. Underwires, clasps, elastic … Continue readingBones
Casualty in Formality
Casualty in Formality presents a body-like form created from layering dress shirts, suit jackets and slacks. The assemblage of clothing carries a volume and mass similar to a human body. … Continue readingCasualty in Formality
sacrifice
Sacrifice is a grouping of oyster shells drenched in melted chocolate. It was created in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on April 20th, 2010. Following the spill, a … Continue readingsacrifice
red handkerchief
Red Handkerchief is a white silk handkerchief painted red by repetitive kissing with red lipstick. In William Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello, the handkerchief is a symbol of love and fidelity. Othello … Continue readingred handkerchief