a grain of rice embedded in my chest
This work consists of a wooden structure that holds material studies, ceramic sculptures, found objects, personal photographs, live plants, candles, incense, rice water, and uncooked jasmine rice. Situated in the center of the room, the walls fade away into a black abyss, disorienting the viewer’s sense of space and directing them to carefully approach the installation. Violet and warm spotlights highlight various arrangements in differing illuminations. The stillness of various sculptures contrast the erratic movements of candles flickering and smoke dancing. The smell of incense fills the room, prompting some viewers to be transported somewhere familiar and others somewhere foreign.
Wood, ceramics, glaze, plants, rugs, rice, incense, candles, photographs, found objects. Approx. 10x26x2 ft., 2023.
Photo Credit: Wren Gardiner.