The series “Greasy Smile” archives American culture using ephemeral objects and constructed photographic narratives. The shadow boxes preserve items similar to an insect display in a natural history museum or small-town cultural center. The intended temporality of gum or chips contrasts with the framed display of the artwork creating a humor seen throughout the work. The photographic narratives and isolated object images are constructed with digital photographs, juxtaposed with text and found objects and often printed using alternative materials. | "Typology of American Chips" Color Aid, Chips, Pins, Glue. 16" x 20" |
"Zebra Stripe" Zebra Stripe gum, Glue. 16" x 20" |
"Little Trees" Air Fresheners, dowel rods, mold, archival pigment print. 20" x 20" |
"Cherries" Dried Maraschino Cherries. 20" x 20" |
"Eggs" Color Aid, Gummies, Plastic, Glue. 11" x 16" |
"Typology of McDonald's Fries" Velvet, French Fries, Pins, Glue. 20" x 30" |