Family Matters
In this body of work, the landscape metaphorically represents family life. It is a place that can be beautiful and carefree but that also has dark and hidden areas where harmful events or feelings are experienced.
Materials that aid in healing such as bandages, sutures, plaster casts have been applied to these landscapes. These same materials can also be used to cover up wounds. As in previous bodies of work, I use zippers to provide access to something underneath; create a connection between two things; allow two things to be pulled apart or keep something covered up.
Mixed media on canvas with text and concrete.
15" x 15" x 4" irregular
Mixed media--Acrylic on canvas with zippers and ties.
30" x 30" x 4"
Acrylic on canvas landscape with Band-aids and brass hinges a
18" x 38" x 3" or 18" x 54" x 1.5" unfolded
Mixed media--acrylic on canvas with Band-aids and brass hinges.
18" x 38" x 3" or 18" x 54" x 1.5" unfolded
Mixed media--Xerographich transfer on canvas with zipper, lock and sutures.
25" x 20" x 3" irregular
Mixed media--Xerographich transfer on canvas with zipper, lock and sutures.
25" x 20" x 3" irregular
Mixed media--Xerographich transfer of landscape on canvas with zipper and butterfly bandages.
12" x 33" x 3"
Mixed media--Xerographic transfer on canvas with zipper and butterfly bandages.
12" x 33" x 3"
Mixed media--Xerographich transfer on canvas with zippers and text.
11" x 34" x 3"
Mixed media--stretched xerographic transfer with Band-aids and sutures
15" x 19 1/2" x 2" framed
Mixed media-- xerographic transfer on board with plaster bandage: text.
7" x 22" x 2" irregular
Mixed media-digital images on cloth; brass hinge; text; zipper; leather braid and brick.
9" x 10" x 4.5"
Mixed media--digital images printed on cloth; brass hinge, text, snaps, leather handle and braid; brick.
9" x 4.5" x 4.5"