Harvest

Toilet paper, metal, acrylic paint, spray paint, wood, deer skull, tropical butterflies

this work felt like a a turning point in my artistic development, a new language that gave my work a new level of complexity in form.

the unnerving idea of organ harvesting, which alludes to concepts of vulnerability and the human body as a place of disruption, are conveyed by the title. the raw and intensely personal interior experiences, my inner turmoil are translated into this sculpture.

This piece deviates from the harmony and symmetry seen in nature. I tried to upset the equilibrium rather than maintain it, producing a strange, almost hideous shape. The materials themselves have their own history because they are unorthodox and recycled. A figure with visceral, meaty aspects is created by combining pieces of metal from previous sculptures, stolen toilet paper rolls from my workshop, and an old wooden table that once held my work. These components highlight the disorganized and frequently non-linear process of personal development by combining elements from the past and present.

Harvest gains symbolic depth via the addition of butterflies and the deer skull. In stark contrast to the skull, which serves as a reminder of death and decay, butterflies are universal representations of transformation and rebirth. Together, they tell a tale of metamorphosis, one that is based on rebirth, loss, and struggle.