2004 copper, brass, enamel paint, salt overall dimensions 4” x 18” x 18”
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Funnel Grouping
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Salt Masher
2004 copper, carved salt, evaporated salt crystals 12” x 4 ¼”
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Mortar and Pestle
2004 copper, carved salt 4” x 9”
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Salt Scraper #2
2004 copper, brass, plaster, salt crystals, evaporated salt 7” x 9 ½” x 18”
Collector Plates
In my work I explore ideas about the rituals of food and the politics of eating. Place settings, eating utensils, and cooking implements are all considered part of my visual vocabulary. “Collector Plates” takes a look at common objects in everyday use, and imbues them with the material importance of craft traditions. In these pieces [...]
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Hybidized Flatware setting
This series is about genetically modified foods, and how they could change the function of flatware. Traditionally utensils have performed specific actions for different types of foods. If the foods begin to merge in unexpected ways, how might the corresponding flatware look?
Lacquer/Graft – Scion
The lacquer in this piece is covering a disposable paper plate that has been trisected. The silver construction is to give the individual dishes a unifying structure.
Dead Languages: Sugar Bowl
Brian Weissman and I collaborated on three pieces for the Dead Languages series. This sugar bowl was my main design contribution.
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Dead Languages: Creamer
Brian Weissman and I collaborated on three pieces for the Dead Languages series.
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Grater/Strainer
2004 copper, brass, tinning, salt crystals, salt paste 1 3/4” x 11” x 17”