Irreducible materiality
Simulacrum of life
Artificial preservation
The tension between the living and the non-living is central to the aesthetic experience of the taxidermied deer.
“The flesh is not only the materiality of the living body, but also the materiality of the world itself.” – Michel Henry
Play of light
Elongated form
Subjective process
The glasses become more than vessels; they embody a certain elegance and refinement.
“Aesthetic experience is a kind of perception that is disinterested, contemplative, and free from any utilitarian purpose.” – Mikel Dufrenne
Face of absurdity
Justify existence
Create narratives
Perhaps the stuffed animal is a symbol of this resilience, a testament to our ability to endure the absurdity of existence and find solace in the illusions we create.
“Man is the most imaginative animal. He has invented the gods, and he will not stop inventing.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
Monster high
Conjoined serpentine
Hydra daughters
Because the characters are monsters, they have more freedom to do things.
“I have a secret. I am not the ghoul you think I am.” – Veronica Von Vamp
Constant forces
Steadfast intersection
Stabilization
Ceaseless becoming characterizes the material world.
“Abstraction is real, probably more real than nature.” – Josef Albers
Debutante
Glamorous universe
Very good listener
A flawless fiberglass face helps to generate material desire.
“Like a fashion model, the mannequin was intended to reflect our social, professional and aesthetic aspirations. Although she was permanently frozen in an idealistic tableau – artificial in every sense – she represented a living human being.” – Barbara Brownie
Glass floating
Favorably seen
Dance you shall
An isolated object stands out amongst the vintage store clutter.
“The red shoe burns so bright it sears our retina and the soft matter of our brain.“ – Christine Vial
Abstract elements
Deeper truths
Harmony through order
Abstract forms can lead viewers to a higher state of being.
“Everything is expressed through relationships.” – Piet Mondrian
Object particulars
Focus on
Elemental features
Abstraction is the process of taking something specific and identifying its universal characteristics.
“Abstraction is not to forget details but to see essentials.” – Eli Siegel
How to prove
An object
Has value
We always need to establish a relative worth, utility, or importance.
“On assessment: measure what you value instead of valuing only what you can measure.” – Andy Hargreaves