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Human hair on plaster, rope, and vibrator
Date:
2024
Dimensions:
n/a
Among the stillness of the object is the only movement of the piece, which is the pink vibrator in between the rope that is active until its batteries run out. This creates an anticipation of an ‘end’ of the performance for the viewers and alludes to the uncertainty that no one, even myself, knows when the cycle can or will stop.
Casted directly from my body, this piece began with wrapping myself in duct tape to create an exacting mold. Then, the mold was adjusted to be ‘beautified,’ which was done through changing the proportions of the body according to my insecurities. Next, paper filling were inserted to the shell for structural integrity, followed by the application of plaster, both in strip form and as a powdered mix, to capture its form and texture.
The sculpture's head is adorned with my real hair, collected over two months, further deepening its connection to myself. At the figure’s core features a pink vibrator, a stark contrast to the red rope that seems to burst from the stomach, symbolizing the tension between desire and discomfort. This vibrator remains active, its buzzing filling the space with a reminder of the ongoing struggle for release, asking the viewer to acknowledge the silent pleas for escape from an unending cycle of decay.
The sculpture's head is adorned with my real hair, collected over two months, further deepening its connection to myself. At the figure’s core features a pink vibrator, a stark contrast to the red rope that seems to burst from the stomach, symbolizing the tension between desire and discomfort. This vibrator remains active, its buzzing filling the space with a reminder of the ongoing struggle for release, asking the viewer to acknowledge the silent pleas for escape from an unending cycle of decay.