Stereoscopic Flesh, Illusionary Organ / 2023-24 / photopolymer / 7” x 5.5-5.75” x 3.25” each
Stereoscopic Flesh, Illusionary Organ explores the intersection of the human body and the complexities of perception. By merging digitally created optical illusions with physical organic forms, these works blur boundaries between the tangible and the phantasmic. They are a reflection of the fragility and malleability of both the body and our understanding of it.
The viewer is invited to manifest, or evoke, hidden dimensions veiled within the textured skin through the intimate act of looking:
Suggestions for viewing include placing your face directly in front and slowly moving the stereogram away, focusing on a distant object and moving the stereogram into view, and relaxing your eyes to focus slowly.
The funding for this project was provided in part by a Summer Research Fellowship Project Grant from Old Dominion University.
Vestige of the Decline V / 2024 / nickel and brass plated copper / 9” x 2.5” x 3.5”
Vestige of the Decline IV / 2023 / nickel plated copper / 7” x 3.5” x 2.75”
Vestige of the Decline : Hysteria / 7.5” x 2” x 1.75” / Cast bronze, formed and fabricated copper
Vestige of Decline : Hysteria was made for the Baltimore Jewelry Center’s Transforming The Prototype 2 juried exhibition and was awarded 2nd place. For this edition of TTP2 I molded, wax injected, cast and later manipulated a singular wax form to create the lace-like surface decay seen in detail above.
The suggestive shape of this piece draws upon form languages that are derived from antiquated vibratory devices used to cure female hysteria. These diagnoses were used to keep uterine possessing peoples under control, manipulation and at a diminutive standing within male, heteronormative societal structures. The gradual abrasion of the physical form represents the equally slow dissolve of these ideas within our current culture.
Material Alchemy / 2024 Edition of RJM
These jewelry works evoke the alchemical transformation of both synthetic and natural materials. Reclaimed silver has been melted, poured and reshaped while plastic remnants have been cut, formed and polished - both undergoing the transformative power of heat. The suggestive ebb and flow of material serves as a subtle reminder of the transient and fluid existence of all matter of this world.
Brooch / 3” x 1” x .75” / recycled sterling silver, plastic bead, pearl
Earrings / 3” x .5” x .25” / recycled sterling silver, plastic barrette, pearls
Necklace / 18” x .5” x .25” / recycled sterling silver, plastic bangle
What : Dollhaus, Group Exhibition at Barry Arts Museum
Where : Norfolk, VA
When : FA 24
What : New Earrings Publication
When : FA 24
What : Gay Cultural Studies Creativity Grant
Where : Norfolk, VA
When : FA 25
What : Baltimore Jewelry Center Residency
Where : Baltimore, MD
When : SP 25
What : Visiting Artist
Where : Towson University, MD
When : SP 25
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