Weapons of Mass Destruction
2005 • Lucia Douglas Gallery, Bellingham, Washington
As part of my ongoing attempt to overthrow the Industrial Revolution by subverting its tools of mass production, I used a computerized embroidery machine to make this series of statements on America at War.
I also use ancient and modern blacksmithing techniques to make non-functional weaponry.
A Lot of Beer- Embroidery on found hankie
I Was in the House- Embroidery on found hankie
Money in the Bank- Embroidery on found hankie
I Used to Think- Embroidery on found hankie
You Gotta Dance- Embroidery on found hankie
Sometimes When I Drink Too Much- Embroidery on found hankie
Like I Always Do- Embroidery on found hankie
Back Pocket- Embroidery on found hankie
Guns- Installation view, forged steel
Diamond Handled Revolver- Forged steel and rhinestones
Burp Gun- Forged and fabricated steel
Ray Gun- Forged and fabricated stainless steel
Dueling Pistol- Forged and fabricated steel
Bikini Atoll- Embroidery and inkjet on fabric
In The Dark Your Brain Glows- Embroidery and inkjet on fabric
Devil’s Crowbar- Embroidery and inkjet on fabric
The Beauty of our Weapons- Embroidery and inkjet on fabric
Golden Bullets- Embroidery and inkjet on fabric
True Love Scarf (pink)- Embroidery on fabric
3 Scarves- Embroidery on fabric
Conquest Pillows- Installation view, embroidery on fabric
Afghanistan Pillow- Embroidery on fabric
Iran Pillow- Embroidery on fabric
Iraq Pillow- Embroidery on fabric
WMD Pillow- Embroidery on fabric
SuperHero Pillows- Installation view, embroidery on fabric
Bill Pillow- Embroidery and inkjet on fabric
Hillary Pillow- Embroidery and inkjet on fabric
Condi Pillow- Embroidery and inkjet on fabric
Rummy Pillow- Embroidery and inkjet on fabric
Saddam Pillow- Embroidery and inkjet on fabric
W Pillow- Embroidery and inkjet on fabric