Sculptures

One-Square-Foot Series

The One-Square-Foot series explores and challenges the commodification of all things in service of commerce and capitalism.

Expiration Date

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“Expiration Date”
A square frame of 4 mitered pieces of pallet wood held together with rubber bands which in turn are the basis of a web spun of airplane headphones. Over the course of three months having been exposed to sunlight the piece has completely collapsed as the the rubber bands are depleted by the UV rays. Chemically treated pallet wood, rubber bands, disposable airplane headphones.

“Bleeding Earth”
Chemically treated pallet wood, plastic grass and waste, soil

“A Walk Around The Block at Such Time”
Chemically treated pallet wood, rusted metal scraps, carpet tacks

“One-Square-Foot Dining Rig”
Re-used table legs and part of a ladder, cloth napkins (stained with tea and coffee), a gravy boat with rusted metal scraps, and coins, silver ladle

“Scaled Mountain”
A 12” long mountain range that can be stored in one’s wardrobe
Rusted coat hanger

“Cry Me A River”
Metal frame, rusted metal scraps, hot glue

“How Blue The Sea”
Chemically treated pallet wood, diner menu letters, BlueStick, perforated metal, plastic waste, rusted nails, tar, deteriorated Superman

“Getting There—9/11 grief piece”
Knitting needles, dyed cotton yarn, and salvaged cable bits, feather

“Woven Shredded Paper Tree”
Shredded press sheets, pallet wood

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