Staying Afloat - 30" x 24" x 24"
used table, glass, water, soap - 1995

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Whether I use pieces of soap, dirty pillows, discarded furniture, latex or gauze, the tension between self and other is always present.

The work is based on an awareness that tactile material, especially those with a previous life, can provide a visceral response.

It is about isolating these materials to refocus the viewers' attention toward exploring and examining their own thoughts and feelings.

 

Staying Afloat - 30" x 24" x 24"
used table, glass, water, soap - 1995

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