Emaciating Grace
“Emaciating Grace”
| dimensions: 14.5″ x 11.5″ x 3.5″ |
Making art for me is like writing a story out of images and objects. My piece “Emaciating Grace” is a good example of this visual story telling.
Words add even more dimension for me, so here’s what I’ve written to go along with this piece.
“Grace is a name for a girl. It’s also a thought that can change the world.”
–U2, Grace
Grace starves when all that feeds it/her is a language of fear. In this piece, spoons – implements for transporting nutrients, carry only words of danger and death. Arranging the spoons in the shape of a ribcage acts to reinforce the idea that these words do not sustain life but in fact starve it. The solders surrounding the piece suggest a fence erected to restrain grace.
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cindy loo hoo | Feb 28, 2008 | Reply
This is one of my favorite pieces of yours. (except the one I purchased, of course)
Heres what I like about it-
a) you are making something that doesnt’ fit the typical ideal of “Pretty” art and thats refreshing , thought provoking and inspirational.
b)that your putting something out into the world that makes a definate statement, not wishy washy shallow /feel good stuff.(depth is good)
c) your use of the materials… transparent and opaque layers, found object etc. all make a visually taisty treat. (taisty and deep)
And thats all I have to say ! Keep up all the great work!