SETS is a series of sculptures and scenography that utilize film making gear combined with impractical shapes that evoke furniture pieces, landscapes and the subconscious. They are sometimes accompanied by performances.
By deliberately defying ergonomics and logic, my SETS serve as a metaphor for both the impermanent nature of film sets, their illusion of reality and the notion of utility. The results are tridimensional Dadaist artifacts. Through discernment interpretations become Surreal.
SETS are constructed by repurposing materials found on film sets. On each SET they appear out of context replacing its intended practicality with the absurd. The absurd is based on film, architecture, art, design and personal narrative as constructs for this Auto-Fiction.
SET ONE
OSB 1/2”board, southern yellow pine, 1“ diameter wooden dowel, BEHR water base matte paint, lambskin, red leather paint, Matthews studio equipment 2-1/2" Hollywood chrome grip head, American grip 20" chrome extension arm, porcelain socket, TALA 6W oval glass - matte porcelain bulb, ivory twisted rayon cord, black bakelite foot-operated switch designed by Achille Castiglioni.
width 40”
depth 35 1/2”
height 8’ 2 1/2”
SET TWO
Wooden industrial electrical spool, cement, black matte ceramic mosaic tiles, steel primed Allis Chalmers pan seat for model A tractor, porcelain socket, TALA 6W oval glass - matte porcelain bulb, ivory twisted rayon cord, black bakelite foot-operated switch designed by Achille Castiglioni.
diameter 29 1/4”
height 26 1/4”
