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.
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.
Labels: Slinky and Dad - 2007
posted by Steven Laffer | 9:57 AM
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