Palpitating Still Photography diaphanous mask is double UV-printed

diaphanous mask is double UV-printed onto glass

the balance between discipline and freedom

The warm glow seeping from the sculptural cavities evokes a sense of life force contained within a seemingly inert shell

Displayed behind a used piece of clear acrylic with it's own imperfections

less a body than a gesture of rupture

Palpitating Still Photography diaphanous mask is double UV-printedPalpitating Still is continuation of my work with imagery of anatomical hearts, which began in 2017. I freeze the glass hearts before firing them in my kiln. The gesso hearts bring to life a material often overlooked. I also give a second change to vintage plates. In a world wounded by war, climate crisis, and economic instability, I created this piece with the coziness of a grandmother's house in mind: kitsch plates on the walls, cake, warmth,