COMMUNAL BEAST
2023
8' x 5' x 3'
Donated clothing, 3D printed dog skull, PVC, foam, wood
This sculpture is a testament to the power of community and the transformative potential of communal ritual. Created with the help of many hands, it is a tribute to the adage that 'many hands make light work.' Through the use of a typical method of rug making that repurposes recycled clothing, this sculpture depicts a beast erupting from the fabric of domesticity. The rug's pattern, rich with nostalgia and memories, contrasts starkly with the confrontational nature of the aggressive dog erupting through the weaving. The sculpture interrogates the traditional roles that have long been reinforced by communal rituals, highlighting the need to reflect upon the patterns that we weave into existence through our own actions. The interplay between the domestic and the wild, the nostalgic and the combative, creates a tension that teases a an eerily comfortable discomfort.