Postmodern Alchemy
Postmodern 1. characterized by irony, mockery and humor, parody, reactions against the philosophy and practices of modern movements 2. marked by diversity of historical and /or cultural styles 3. exhibiting attitude, invoking the unconventional 4. described as too complex to be characterized with one simple set of stylistic criteria
Alchemy 1. the medieval art, science and speculative philosophy aspiring to transform base metals into gold, discover a universal cure for disease and a means of prolonging life indefinitely 2. the process of changing something common into something special.
shoebox pedestal
enamel on copper
glass tubes contain fragrant paper punchings
restored found fiberglass mannequins with modifications, backpack and rolling suitcase
stainless steel mesh
silver boxes, enameled “jewelry,” Tiffany blue
capsules contain ground-glass enamel
shark, lizard, opossum, lemur, monkey, gorilla, man, woman
stainless steel chain mail
cast iron skillet, hand-polished to mirror finish
back of vitrine lists health benefits
detail
real amber, faux flies