Daddy Issues
Tapestries
Beer Pong
handwoven tapestries using wool and mixed materials, 35 x 21 inches
May 28 through June 20
Helena Davis Gallery
"Daddy Issues"
I am interested to see how much influence fathers have over their daughter’s self-esteem, well being and overall mental health as an adult. Some men think the best thing to do is to leave, but it is a huge benefit for a girl to grow up with their biological father. As I read about the issues that go along with addiction, and risky behavior I am creating scenarios in my mind about how the people in the images I use grew up. I am finding the images of strangers using Google Image Search, but I am also using Facebook, where I personally have a connection to the individuals, in order to find pictures of young adults in precarious situations. I am using imagery that I find to be shocking and excessive, that they might find to be temporary, fun and fleeting and weaving them into tapestries to solidify the event in yarn. Once a person has accepted their addiction to alcohol or any other substance they are reminded of the many events where they were in situations that could have lead to their death. I am remarking on the generation of excess by documenting images that are thought to be yesterday’s dirty laundry but which might linger on the internet, or in the mind forever.
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Opening Reception Fourth Friday
May 28, 7-10 pm
Free and Open to the Public
Sparks
handwoven tapestries using wool and mixed materials, 35 x 31 inches
Kiss
handwoven tapestries using wool and mixed materials, 35 x 25 inches
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