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While the natural earth is characterized by relationships on
many levels, relationships also structure the man-made world. From the
intrapersonal to the global, relationships are both reflected in and directed
by man-made media. The sign/signifier becomes the basic entity;
relationships are between signifiers. By presenting an oil and water
interaction pattern (a unique, natural entity) in a media space (a context in
which we expect to find a sign/signifier) we can experience each from the
perspective provided by their mutual deconstruction: the natural entity
subverts the medium by invading its space, and the medium distorts the natural
entity into a sign by determining its presentation. We get a deeper sense
of the relationship between the natural earth and the man-made world.
"VIEWS OF A HILLSIDE" Left Panel. "VIEWS OF A HILLSIDE" Center Panel. "VIEWS OF A HILLSIDE" Right Panel. "A REMINDER FOR POSTMODERN TIMES" "INFORMATION SIGN I" Detail. "BREEDING ART II" Detail. "POSTCARDS FROM THE SOURCE" "POSTCARDS FROM THE SOURCE" Card VI. "POSTCARDS FROM THE SOURCE" Card VI back. "POSTCARDS FROM THE SOURCE" Card VII. "POSTCARDS FROM THE SOURCE" Card VII back.
A three panel piece, dimensions variable, each panel 11.5"x20.5". Oil and water interaction patterns and colored pencil on paper, colored paper, dried weeds, reconstituted wood frames. 2003.
The man-made world and the natural earth; things may not be what they seem... A three panel piece, dimensions variable, each panel 11.5"x20.5". Oil and water interaction patterns and colored pencil on paper, colored paper, dried weeds, reconstituted wood frames. 2003.
The man-made world and the natural earth; things may not be what they seem... A three panel piece, dimensions variable, each panel 11.5"x20.5". Oil and water interaction patterns and colored pencil on paper, colored paper, dried weeds, reconstituted wood frames. 2003.
The man-made world and the natural earth; things may not be what they seem... 12"x36". Oil and colored pencil on paper, oil and water interaction patterns on paper. 2005.
A cropped appropriation from Debucourt's "Preparation for the Fete de la Federation." 22"x18"x43". An outdoor piece. Oil and water interaction pattern on paper, aluminum frame, signboard, caulk, PVC pipe, spray enamel, treated plywood, bolts, screws. 2006.
Information at the experiential level... Oil and water interaction patterns on paper in "Riker mount" frame.
20"x14". 2007.
"Naturalist" collecting... 5 1/4"x3 1/2"x3/16". Set of 12 in bristol board envelope. C-prints on bristol board of oil and water interactions, labeled with the pigment and date of each.
Wish you had been there...
"VIEWS OF A HILLSIDE" Left Panel.
A three panel piece, dimensions variable, each panel 11.5"x20.5". Oil and water interaction patterns and colored pencil on paper, colored paper, dried weeds, reconstituted wood frames. 2003.
The man-made world and the natural earth; things may not be what they seem...
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BUTTONS: Oil and water interaction patterns on paper
mounted in metal and mylar buttons. 3" in diameter. An ongoing
project.
Social movements of the wearer are the "cosmic orbit" of this
little natural body. A walking meditation on the relationship of the
social and the natural...
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