Friday, January 9, 2015

INSTALLATIONS


WINNOW
Referencing wood, water, and other natural materials, the vertical construction of this piece alludes to the discipline of weaving. Notions of boundary, separation, and transparency are explored in this work through its diaphanous design.


Detail

Day Time Installation View

Night Time Installation View



Winnow
Cork, Swarovski Crystals, Glass Beads, Copper Wire
72" x 48"


Collection of Steven and Laura Shim
Melbourne, FL

WOVENS



SYNTHETIC SEAS
These weavings, each constructed with some form of plastic, were inspired by my exploration of the ocean.  They examine the impact that industrialization and capitalism have on our environment. For this project I researched the great Pacific Garbage Patch, major oil spills in history, the oxygen producing function of phytoplankton (phytoplankton produces 50% of the Earth's breathable air), and the effects that run off chemicals- such as nitrogen and phosphate which often cause excess and toxic algae blooms- have on our fresh water sources. Through these pieces, I aim to instill awareness of our daily habits, such as such as using plastic groceries bags, washing our hair, and buying products which often contain unnecessary and excessive packaging, which enable mega sized companies to continue to profit off of our consumerism without any regard to the damage they cause the environment.


Wash
Blue Recycling Bag, Hemp Twine and Cotton Yarns
5.5” x 6.5”


Tortoise
Plastic Cassette Tape Reel, Wool and Cotton Yarns
5.5” x 6.5”



Sea Foam
Plastic Dry Cleaner Garment Cover and Cotton Yarns
7.5” x 7”


Gyre
Plastic Raffia and Cotton Yarns
8” x 7”



Electric Wave
Cotton and Plastic Fishing Line Yarns
7.5” x 7”




SPACIAL DIMENSIONS
These pieces were inspired by my perpetual interest in space travel and in particular, a radio piece I heard on NPR about Playtex’s construction of Neal Armstrong’s space suite for Apollo 7 in 1962. It was noted that the seamstresses were not able to use pins to hold the fabric together when producing these garments, which is fascinating considering the difficulty and dexterity that must have been required to make them. Inspired by this, my general fascination of astronomy, and popular science fiction films and culture from the 70’s and 80’s, these weavings are a visual expression aroused by our celestial universe.


Saucer II
Plastic Raffia and Wool Yarns
6” x 7”



Ziggy Stardust (Bounty)
Plastic Raffia and Wool Yarns
7.5” x 9”
 


Hal 9000
Plastic Raffia and Wool Yarns
10” x 9”


STREETS OF NEW YORK
The experience of living in New York City is truly like no other. These weaving visually describe scenes and imagery that are typically experienced by those living in this  particular city.  These selected pieces are a statement on our subway system, tire marks found on every street, and the rigid structure of our streets. 

Penumbra (Window Overlooking The Iron Horse)
Plastic Wire, Nylon, and Wool Yarns
8” x 9”


Skid
Plastic Wire and Wool Yarns
10” x 9”


Grid Iron
Nylon and Wool Yarns
6.5” x 6”