Mismatched Baggage
Faculty Mentor
Lisa Nappa
Document Type
Creative Work
Start Date
9-5-2023 4:30 PM
End Date
9-5-2023 7:00 PM
Location
Art Building Gallery & Lobby
Abstract
Medium: Multi Media on Stretched Canvas
Dimensions: 24" x 24"
Year: 2022
This piece is made of mismatched socks from my own closet, some of them are mine and some are from people who are no longer a part of my life and some from people who still are. I used a variety of techniques when constructing this piece such as sewing and sculpting. The canvas is 24 inches by 24 inches, the socks form a circle that takes up most of the white canvas. The texture is lively and varied in height, yet consistent throughout the black of the piece. The face protrudes from the black in a way that leaves the viewer unsure if it is emerging or sinking with its stark difference in pallet and texture compared to the majority of the piece. The change in fleshy tones elevate the planes of the face, giving it dimension. The expression on the face is neutral and accepting of its current situation. When viewers look at this piece, I want them to question to material. As they move closer to the canvas and realize that it is made up of mismatched socks I want the viewer to reflect on the types of socks used, and to imagine the story behind each one.
Recommended Citation
Gordon, Ash, "Mismatched Baggage" (2023). 2023 Symposium. 16.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2023/cw_2023/art_2023/16
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Mismatched Baggage
Art Building Gallery & Lobby
Medium: Multi Media on Stretched Canvas
Dimensions: 24" x 24"
Year: 2022
This piece is made of mismatched socks from my own closet, some of them are mine and some are from people who are no longer a part of my life and some from people who still are. I used a variety of techniques when constructing this piece such as sewing and sculpting. The canvas is 24 inches by 24 inches, the socks form a circle that takes up most of the white canvas. The texture is lively and varied in height, yet consistent throughout the black of the piece. The face protrudes from the black in a way that leaves the viewer unsure if it is emerging or sinking with its stark difference in pallet and texture compared to the majority of the piece. The change in fleshy tones elevate the planes of the face, giving it dimension. The expression on the face is neutral and accepting of its current situation. When viewers look at this piece, I want them to question to material. As they move closer to the canvas and realize that it is made up of mismatched socks I want the viewer to reflect on the types of socks used, and to imagine the story behind each one.
