PORTFOLIO > Shutters

Interior window shutters usually serve the function of controlling household privacy and the amount of light that enters a room. Inside events can be hidden from view and kept in the dark.

In this instance, however, discarded shutters are re-purposed. The shutter substrate is now interpreted as a window with a view of a landscape. The viewer is enticed to see what is inside and to move the louvers to find out. The opened slats bring to light the very personal and horrific narratives of molestation, incest, marital rape and verbal abuse that can happen within homes.

These stories are based on confidences shared with me by others. These individuals have shown great courage in acknowledging and revealing their stories. They have shown incredible resilience and an ability to reclaim their self-worth. I feel a responsibility
to bring their experiences into a public forum.

Acrylic landscape on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text dealing with verbal abuse. Text is based on a personal story shared with me.
Mixed media--acrylic on interior wooden window shutter;digital image with text
9" x 15.5" x 1.5"
2010
Acrylic landscape on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text dealing with verbal abuse
Mixed media--acrylic on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text
9" x 15.5" x 1.5"
2010
Mixed media--acrylic landscape on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text dealing with marital rape
Mixed media--acrylic on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text
9" x 17.25" x 1.5'
2010
Mixed media--acrylic landscape on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text dealing with marital rape.
Mixed media--acrylic on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text.
9" x 17.25" x 1.5"
2010
Mixed media; acrylic on interior wooden window shutter with brass hardware; digital image with text dealing with personal threats and intimidation.                                                                                         text; brass hardwar
Acrylic on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text; brass hardware.
9" x 17.25" x 1.5"
2010
Acrylic landscape on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text about threats and intimidation.
Acrylic on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text; brass hardware
9" x 17.25" x 1.5"
2010
Acrylic landscape on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text about physical abuse
Acrylic on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text
9" x 15.5" x 1.5"
2010
Acrylic landscape on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text about physical abuse
Acrylic on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text
9" x 15.5" x 1.5"
2010
Mixed media--digital landscape image on interior wooden window shutter; one-way mirror and text behind slats.
Mixed media--digital image on interior wooden window shutter; one-way mirror and text behind slats.
21.5" x 12" x 3"
2009
Mixed media--digital image mounted on interior wooden window shutter; one-way mirror and text behind slats; chain.
Mixed media--digital image mounted on interior wooden window shutter; one-way mirror and text behind slats.
21.5" x 12" x 3"
2009
Mixed media--digital image mounted on wooden interior window shutter.  One-way mirror and text dealing with child molestation.
Mixed media--digital image on wooden interior window shutter; one-way mirror and text behind slats.
21.5" x 12" x 3"
2009
Mixed media--digital image mounted on interior wooden window shutter; one-way mirror and text behind slats; chain.
Mixed media--digital image mounted on interior wooden window shutter; one-way mirror and text behind slats.
21.5" x 12" x 3"
2009
4 piece mixed media series--digital landscape image on interior wooden window shutter with mirror; digital image and text referring to sexual molestation.                behind slats.
Mixed media--digital image mounted on interior wooden window shutter with mirror; text and image behind slats.
14" x 32" x 1"
2008
Mixed media--digital image mounted on interior wooden window shutter; mirror; text behind slats.
Mixed media--digital image mounted on interior wooden window shutter; mirror; text behind slats.
14" x 32" x 1"
2008
Mixed media--digital landscape image mounted on interior wooden window shutter with mirrors; digital image and text dealing with abuse and memorybehind slats.
miced media--digital landscape image mountedon interior wooden window shutter with mirrors; text. interior wooden window shutter with mirror; image and text behind slats.
14" x 32" x 1"
2009
Mixed media--digital image mounted on interior wooden window shutter; mirror; text behind slats.
Mixed media--digital image mounted on interior wooden window shutter; one-way mirror and text behind slats.
14" x 32" x 1"
2008
Mixed media--digital landscape image mounted on interior wooden window shutter with mirror; digital image and text behind slats. Text deals with child molestation.
Mixed media--digital landscape image mounted on interior wooden window shutter with mirror; text and image behind slats.
14" x 32" x 1"
2008
Mixed media--digital image mounted on interior wooden window shutter; mirror; text behind slats.
Mixed media--digital image mounted on interior wooden window shutter; one-way mirror and text behind slats.
14" x 32" x 1"
2008
Acrylic landscape on interior wooden window shutter; digital image with text about indifference to sexual molestation of child.
Digital landscape image on wooden interior window shutter; text and image behind slats.
14" x 32" x 1"
2008
Mixed media--digital landscape image mounted on interior wooden window shutter; text behind slats.
Mixed media--digital image mounted on interior wooden window shutter; text behind slats.
14" x 32" x 1"
2008
Mixed media--acrylic landscape on wooden shutter with hinges, plexiglass and text addressing sexual harassment and complaint being disregarded.
Mixed media--acrylic on wooden shutter; plexiglass; text and brass hinges
10" x 10" x 1.5"
2011