This series is a way of reaching into that part of myself that yearns for intimacy and understanding by exploring the psychological and emotional subtext of functional objects. Perhaps it is a way of connecting with past generations whose hands worked the everyday magic of preparing family meals, sewing, darning, canning, and building things by hand.
Functional objects and tools possess an elegance of form that is both pleasing to look upon and rich in story. The juxtaposition of objects of contrasting function or form suggests relationships, nuances of intimacy or alienation. Removing objects from their natural context or presenting them in ways that are unexpected forces the viewer to see the object as something familiar yet completely new.
“Copper Kettle”
“Espresso Pot & Cookie Cutter”
“The Weight of Our Existence”
“Beater & Cups”
“Farrago”
“Pitcher At Dusk”
“Sundae Dish”
“Hanging in the Balance”
“Marbleous”
“Flying In Formation”
“Half Pint”
“Sojourners”
