This work began after
the 2003 American invasion of Iraq. My feelings
are hard against this shortsighted and blundered undertaking. My
response was a fleet of sculptures depicting momentary
aspects of war through the figurative and literal edge
of satire. Toy
soldiers, dolls and balls relate to child-like fun. Seashells
refer to an enjoyable beach experience. The manner
I context these objects reveal an edge of playful aesthetics
and a sinister disposition
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WARRIORS
IN THE HOLD
Toys, Wood, Apoxie Sculpt, CA Glue, Acrylic,
11”H x 28 ½”L x 6”W,
2006-2007
Warriors in the Hold has
a troop transport massing of humanity like so
many pawns being thrown at an enemy. |
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LA CARGA DE
CAJONES
Various Balls, Wood, Acrylic, Apoxie Sculpt,
CA Glue,
8 ”H x 25”W x 5”D, 2007,
Wall Mount
In
La Carga de Cajones, for one to have “balls” implies
the necessary over-arching machismo to commit
oneself in battle. |
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SHELLED
Shells, Patina, Sealer, Wood, Apoxie Sculpt,
CA Glue,
12”H x 26”W x 5”D, 2007,
Wall Mount
Shelled plays off artillery
as a means to inflict casualty on an enemy and
civilian population. |
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ARMS
Toys, Game Parts, Wood, Apoxie Sculpt,
CA Glue,
11”H x 22”W x 4”D, 2006,
Wall Mount
Arms juxtaposes the pawn soldiers with
blown-off and amputated limbs from combat.
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LA CARGA DE CABEZAS
Doll & Toy Heads, Wood,
Acrylic, Apoxie Sculpt, CA Glue,
8 ½”H x 25”W x 5”D,
2007, Wall Mount
La Carga de Cabezas is the
physical human cost of reprisal beheadings that
occurred after the Iraq invasion.
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