Older Works
Conceptual work from MFA
When I was part of an art community, I became familiar with the work of many people. I understood what a piece was about, how it changed in the making, and how it might be different from the piece that proceeded it. I was aware of a huge gap between my understanding of other artists work and how a visitor to a show experienced it. That conflict lead me making pieces without knowing me or my intentions. I made pieces that had a direct message, explained in text and illustrated with objects and photography.
When I was part of an art community, I became familiar with the work of many people. I understood what a piece was about, how it changed in the making, and how it might be different from the piece that proceeded it. I was aware of a huge gap between my understanding of other artists work and how a visitor to a show experienced it. That conflict lead me making pieces without knowing me or my intentions. I made pieces that had a direct message, explained in text and illustrated with objects and photography.
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Snake
I found the flattened snake on the road. The piece is about how much of life happens randomly without warning. |
Cans
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Cans in a box
The theme is finding interest in junk, in the mundane. Making the point through the contrast with the carefully made box, and a laugh when you open the drawer.
The theme is finding interest in junk, in the mundane. Making the point through the contrast with the carefully made box, and a laugh when you open the drawer.
Cans
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More Cans in a Box
I walked through a lot of parking lots to find these cans. These show the early transition from steel to steel and aluminum. Interesting, right? |
Gospel Choir
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Gospel Choir 28’ x 12’h
I went to a gospel concert. The singers leaned way out to the left with their arms up and then way out to the right. This was the first piece that had welding in it. It was installed in front of the old sculpture building at UMass (long gone) and came down 24 hours later in one of the strongest winds recorded in the area.
I went to a gospel concert. The singers leaned way out to the left with their arms up and then way out to the right. This was the first piece that had welding in it. It was installed in front of the old sculpture building at UMass (long gone) and came down 24 hours later in one of the strongest winds recorded in the area.
Lawn Drawings
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Lawn Drawing 2 acres: Claremont, California (with Peter Wormser)
Conceptual/Performance hoax piece. This is the Pellisier Mall at Pitzer College designed by a famous architect. We distributed notices (pre internet) to every student mailbox warning that surveying was to commence on the Pellisier Mall, implying a change would be made. That night we “borrowed” a line marker and chalk and made extensive drawings. People took sides right away, for or against making any changes. It was fun and it did look great. The snow covered San Gabriel mountains are in the background. |
Goldfish in Condoms
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Goldfish in Condoms
The shape of a condom with water in it is a beautiful thing. The goldfish just make it better. |
Water tested on very special machines
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Water Tested on Our Special Machines
The water filled condom is resting on two rat traps. “Water tested on…” used to be printed on Trojan Condoms. When you think about it “trojan” isn’t the right metaphor for a condom. |
Apple Box 14x8x8"
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Trying to amuse with a surprise. Real apples.
Her Majesty’s Secret Service 12x6x4"
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Ceramic dildo with feathers, Pine box. The James Bond movie of this name had been released a few years before.
Child Catcher
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Child Catcher 36”h
The lollipop at the bottom is attached to a string that activates a rat trap with razor blades on the bail which releases and cuts the string restraining the bowling ball held in tension by latex tubing. It seemed like a good idea at the time. |