Steven Laffer

: Name: Steven Laffer; Location: Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

In my work I study the relationships of people and the repetitive behaviors they have. I use a variety of media as a way to conduct my thoughts, including my body, lard, potato chips, paint, found objects, sculpture, performance, and video. I usually use every day objects that people can relate to on a personal level. I have most recently used a variety of medium including; cigarettes, plastic bag, cars, clothing, toys, and drinking glasses. The majority of my work is based off of personal experience and through personal observation. I am often referencing my child hood experiences, my relationship between my father and I, and my personal life history. I try to bring in the viewers personal experiences and history, to trigger a memory when they interpret my work to give it a different, but similar meaning to the one I was portraying. Each viewer is supposed to walk away with their own interpretation, basing their interpretation from the foundation I laid for them with my original art work.

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Saturday, January 12, 2008

Fucking Car 2007

Through video, I am showing the relationships between the business man and the middle class population.

See Video On You Tube (Length 4.56 Minutes)

Smoking Sucks 2007

Through video, I am showing the repetitive destructive habits people will inflict upon them selves, even with the knowledge of the damage they are inflicting.

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Labels: Smoking Sucks 2007

50 Bucks and A Day or Two Later 2007

Through this sculpture, I am referencing an addictive behavior and what one is left with after the addiction is temporarily satisfied.

Labels: 50 Bucks and A Day or Two Later 2007

Slinky and Dad - 2007

Through video, I am showing the relationships and punishments a father can inflict upon their child. As well as the flexibility the child has in the relationship; wanting to go back to normal, but stretched so far it will never return to normal.

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Labels: Slinky and Dad - 2007

Friday, January 11, 2008

Broken Tools 2007

Through video, I am showing the relationships and punishments a father can inflict upon their child.

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Super Size Me 2007

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Tomb Stone 2005

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