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F(r)iction

In F(r)iction, words hidden inside other words-- like secret weapons or ghosts-- are combined with fragments of books. In other works, poetic injunctions suggest ways to repair disordered meanings-- or , perhaps, to fight back against the inexact use of language. 

F(r)iction

In F(r)iction, words hidden inside other words-- like secret weapons or ghosts-- are combined with fragments of books. In other works, poetic injunctions suggest ways to repair disordered meanings-- or , perhaps, to fight back against the inexact use of language. 

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F(r)iction (2016)

F(r)iction (2016)

Books, vinyl. 52 x 69 inches

f(r)iction

f(r)iction

Detail

installation of f(r)iction and c to shining c

installation of f(r)iction and c to shining c

c to shining c (2016)

c to shining c (2016)

books, vinyl; 32 inches in diameter. 

Installation shot

Installation shot

Shortest stories (2015-16)

Shortest stories (2015-16)

Selection of collages with text of titles/stories, installed. For individual collages and texts, see Shortest Stories page.

Editor's arsenal (2014-16)

Editor's arsenal (2014-16)

Books, handles, paint, vinyl. Each weapon or tool has an exhortation suggesting an 'editorial' act in which the first word is contained within the second: saw mawkishly, cut cutely, kill skillfully. You get the picture. 

Editor's arsenal, detail

Editor's arsenal, detail

Editor's arsenal, detail

Editor's arsenal, detail

Editor's arsenal: cap punctually (2016)

Editor's arsenal: cap punctually (2016)

An homage to Raymond Chandler.

Editor's arsenal: Saw mawkishly (2015)

Editor's arsenal: Saw mawkishly (2015)

Book mermaids (2015-16)

Book mermaids (2015-16)

Books, paint, saw handles, vinyl text (on wall), 28 x 39 x 5 inches. Continuous text on wall reads sinkswimsinkswimetc. 

Celestial blue (2016)

Celestial blue (2016)

Archival digital print on organza (text), archival digital print on paper (blue form), 47 x 69 x 1.5 inches. 

Monuments and memorials (2013-16)

Monuments and memorials (2013-16)

Archival digital prints with ink and watercolor, each 16 x 23 inches; based on the drapery on various busts by Bernini and/or random memorial sculpture.

Slay salaciously

Slay salaciously

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