We seek protection from the unseen.

Healthy cells are being quietly hijacked, invaded and ultimately destroyed by an unfamiliar contagion. Proliferation of disease, misinformation, and increasing fear of the unknown has gripped the world. We seek protection from the unseen.

This piece is intended to be a manifestation of this invisible enemy. The rough, black spheres of varying scale cascade down the body grasping smooth planes of wood. The forms appear to be growing and multiplying as they spread across the body. For the wearer it evokes questions of how we protect our bodies from infection and how we shield our minds from anxiety. Does this piece function as a black and amber colored amulet for acquired immunity? Does it brand a contagious person? How do we balance an individual’s liberties with the health of society at large?

Through my work I explore concepts of control and protection vs. freedom and risk. I consider how we cope with uncertainty, how we perceive others, our fear of losing control of our bodies and ultimately how we face our own mortality.