Domestic Narrative
The serious business of pretend play, may its narrative powers never be extinguished. In row one, the paper doll figures are part of Assisted Migration, a 2015 installation honoring the multitudes of people fleeing their homes in search of better, safer lives. The remaining images present examples of a growing body of work addressing the universal need for a place to call home.
Migrant with Detachable Wings: detail of installation 2015
Gouache, graphite, felted wool, metal thread on paper board 5 x 6 x 1.5 inches
Winged Migrant: detail of installation 2015
Gouache, graphite on paper board 6 x 5 x 1 inches
Robed Migrant amid Roman Pines: detail of installation 2015
Gouache, felted wool, millinery pin, paper board 7.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 inches
Pavilion Model with Corrugated Columns 2016
Gouache on corrugated and cut paper, thread 7 x 6 x 6 inches
Two Windows in Marnay 2012
Gouache on found papers, thread each approx. 6 x 6 inches
Pavilion Model with Stripe Columns 2016
Gouache on corrugated and cut paper, wire mesh, thread, toy man 7 x 5 x 6 inches
Scenario with Farm Yard 2016
Mixed media 5 x 6 x 6 inches
Scenario with Parasol Girl 2016
Mixed media 4 x 5 x 6 inches
Scenario with Flying Geese 2016
Mixed media 12 x 12 x 6 inches