Clothing Sculpture: The Painful Spectacle of Finding Oneself, 2010-11

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Clothing Sculpture: The Painful Spectacle of Finding Oneself

Each unit in this series was created to be exactly as tall as me and explore the physicality of second-hand clothing.

Approximate Size:
6’ x 1’ x 1’ (H x W x D)

Materials:
Folded second-hand clothing, wood and steel

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She was an amazing character. Close friends called her ‘Zev’ after a racehorse that was famous for bucking in the starting gate.

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