Everything is Perfect

porcelain, wood, acrylic finish
26" x 34" x 9"
2014

$2,200

STATEMENT

Through an artistic process that explores the intersections of the public and private spheres, I strive to question our awareness of self and of others.

This series is influenced by the notion of the middle class American family.  The perfectly groomed exterior with the manicured lawn and trimmed shrubs represents the idea that, “everything is perfect.” Working with multiples obscures the sexual references that influence the topiary series. I investigate the possibilities of using the “private” to examine the “public.” Creating an inconspicuous exterior is a strategy used to display objects that reference the private parts of people’s lives, issues concerning, sexuality, gender and identity that are typically kept hidden.

PROCESS:   I use the potter’s wheel as a tool to create the porcelain topiaries.  Each part/piece is individually thrown and attached.