Artist Statement
As an artist I aim to fully explore the ideas of control and the lack there of through the constriction of the human. By creating clothing, attachments and prosthetics that do not allow for full movement of the human body, I am displaying an absence of control over one’s self. However, I also have begun exploring the idea of showing control by allowing the user (usually myself) to do other tasks while wearing these “constriction suits.” This in turn has allowed me to translate my sculptures into performances. The performances mainly consist of the ability to paint through the use of the suit, often in a way that the suit is specifically designed to.
My work is heavily inspired by my economic situation. Through-out my life my mother and I have faced many economic troubles which resulted in a difficult upbringing, however they have also allowed me to explore the very interesting relationship between limitations and the ability to work either around or with them. Though I grew up with many limitations economically which did not allow me to have things such as a bed and at moments even water and power (which was incredibly constricting) I also grew with an interestingly Large sense of freedom due to my mother constantly working and therefore having the liberty to do much of what I wanted. I aim to explore these ideas through wearable sculptures.
Inspiring Artists:
- Marina Abromovich
- Chris Burden
- TM Sisters
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