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Mother Nature / Mother Nurture at Samford University

Mother Nature / Mother Nurture at Samford University

As Above, So Below

As Above, So Below

2021 - needle-felted wool over mixed media armature on painted glass and astroturf

The Weight of the World

The Weight of the World

2023 - needle-felted wool over mixed media armature on astroturf

En Caul

En Caul

2020 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with fiberfill - steel armature, and needle-felted wool - 65 in. x 40 in. x 36 in.

First Position

First Position

2020 - printed lycra fabric, sewn & stuffed with fiberfil, needle-felted wool over steel armature - 3 ft. x 6 ft. 2 ft.

To Have and To Hold

To Have and To Hold

2021 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with fiberfill, needle-felted wool over steel armature - 20 in. x 20 in. x 20 in.

Lactogenesis

Lactogenesis

2022 - bondo, fiberglass, human milk, and resin over mixed-media armature, water pump, tubing, and water and miracle milk - 7ft. x 8 ft. x 10 ft

Lactogenesis

Lactogenesis

2022 - bondo, fiberglass, human milk, and resin over mixed-media armature, water pump, tubing, and water and miracle milk - 7ft. x 8 ft. x 10 ft

Lactogenesis

Lactogenesis

2022 - bondo, fiberglass, human milk, and resin over mixed-media armature, water pump, tubing, and water and miracle milk - 7ft. x 8 ft. x 10 ft

Transitioning (where do you think you're going?)

Transitioning (where do you think you're going?)

2020 - needle-felted wool and wire - 2 in. x 6.5 in. x 3 in.

Transitioning (may you be held)

Transitioning (may you be held)

2022 - needle-felted wool, foil duct, urethane foam, bondo, resin, and human milk on wooden fixture - 40 in. x 24 in. x 24 in.

Transitioning (love knot)

Transitioning (love knot)

2020 - needle-felted wool and wire - 2 in. x 4 in. x 3 in.

Transitioning (what's mine is yours)

Transitioning (what's mine is yours)

2020 - needle-felted wool - 3.5 in. x 3.5 in. x 3.5 in.

Transitioning (what is independence anymore?)

Transitioning (what is independence anymore?)

2019 - needle-felted wool - 6 in. x 6 in. x 3.5 in.

Transitioning (not sure how to sleep/be without you in my arms)

Transitioning (not sure how to sleep/be without you in my arms)

2019 - needle-felted wool - 3.5 in x 3.5 in. x 3.5 in.

Pupa

Pupa

2020 - printed lycra fabric, stretch and stuffed, needle-felted wool over steel armature, cardboard, and synthetic hair extensions - 12 ft. x 3 ft. x 3 ft..

Thinly Veiled

Thinly Veiled

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with fiberfill, on masonite - 36 in. x 36 in. x 12 in.

Becoming Two

Becoming Two

2019 - cardboard, fiberglass resin, pork caul fat, and light - 5’ x 5’ x 1.5’

Omphaloskepsis

Omphaloskepsis

2018 - cardboard and hot glue - 6' x 6' x 6'

Omphaloskepsis (detail)

Omphaloskepsis (detail)

2018 - cardboard and hot glue - 6' x 6' x 6'

Omphaloskepsis

Omphaloskepsis

2018 - cardboard and hot glue - 6' x 6' x 6'

Simultaneous Letdown (detail)

Simultaneous Letdown (detail)

2019 - sheets, fabric hardener, resin, painted plastic kiddie pool, water pump, tubing, and water - 5’ x 4’ x 4’

Simultaneous Letdown

Simultaneous Letdown

2019 - sheets, fabric hardener, resin, painted plastic kiddie pool, water pump, tubing, and water - 5’ x 4’ x 4’

Simultaneous Letdown (detail)

Simultaneous Letdown (detail)

2019 - sheets, fabric hardener, resin, painted plastic kiddie pool, water pump, tubing, and water - 5’ x 4’ x 4’

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, I)

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, I)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill - 18” x 50” x 6”

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, II)

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, II)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill and steel rod - 30” x 12” x 6”

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, III)

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, III)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill and steel rod - 5’ x 1’ x 1’

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, IV)

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, IV)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill and wire - 12'“ x 36” x 12”

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, V)

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, V)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill and wire - 6“ x 30” x 6”

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, VI)

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, VI)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill - 18“ x 36” x 8”

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, VII)

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, VII)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill - 40“ x 30” x 8”

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, IIX)

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, IIX)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill, on painted foam rock - 5’ x 4’ x 3’

Ligature

Ligature

2015 - plaster, chicken wire and enamel paint - 3.5' x 10' x 3.5'

Channel

Channel

2015 - plaster, chicken wire and enamel paint - 3' x 3' x 4.5'

Limb, II

Limb, II

2015 - plaster, chicken wire and enamel paint - 6.5' x 4' x 3'

Phalanx

Phalanx

2015 - chicken wire, plaster, and enamel paint - 4 x 4 x 4 ft.

Knot Connected

Knot Connected

2015 - cardboard and latex paint - 8' x 10' x 5'

Knot Connected

Knot Connected

2015 - cardboard and latex paint - 8' x 10' x 5'

Umbilicus Tower

Umbilicus Tower

2014 - beef intestines, cardboard, plastic, and bubble wrap - 6.5. x 2.5 x 2.5 ft.

We Can’t Pull Ourselves Up To Heaven By The Hair (Samson’s Foible)

We Can’t Pull Ourselves Up To Heaven By The Hair (Samson’s Foible)

2014 - synthetic hair extensions, fiberglass resin, pork caul fat, cardboard, and light - 8 x 2.5 x 2.5 ft.

 

Becoming (from within to without)

Becoming (from within to without)

2014 - synthetic wig hair, animal hair, water-based polyurethane, cardboard, and plaster - 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 ft.

 2014 - beef intestine, string, synthetic hair, and false eyelashes - 40" x 8" x 8"

2014 - beef intestine, string, synthetic hair, and false eyelashes - 40" x 8" x 8"

Tourniquet

Tourniquet

2015 - q-tips, sting, and latex paint - 4 x 4 x 4 in.

Strewl

Strewl

2015 - wig hair, animal intestines, acrylic nails, and string - 5 x 5 x 5 in.

Repose

Repose

2015 -  rock, paint roller, pipe fitting, wig hair, latex paint, string, and false eyelashes - 6 x 4 x 2 in.

Burden

Burden

2015 - rock, plastic shower rings, rug pad, and latex paint - 6 x 4 x 2 in.

Swaddle

Swaddle

2015 - sponge, rock, string, and straw - 5 x 5 x 5 in.

Beholden

Beholden

2015 - hot glue, pigmented cast plaster, and string - 7 x 4 x 3 in.

Dangle

Dangle

2013 - beef intestine, fiberglass insulation, and false eyelashes - 6 x 2 x 2 in.

Dingle Dangle

Dingle Dangle

2013 - hog intestines, fiberglass insulation, and false eyelashes - 8" x 3" x 2"

Follicle

Follicle

2014 - human hair extensions, synthetic wig hair, hog intestines, fiberglass insulation, and pvc - 20 x 4 x 4 in.

Deedle Do Da

Deedle Do Da

2013 - hair extensions, cardboard, steel wire, paper mache, and fiberglass insulation - 14"x14"x60" 

Scrunch

Scrunch

2013 - beef intestine, chewed gum, polyfill, and acrylic nails - 2" x 4" x 2"

Gob

Gob

2014 - synthetic wig hair, hot glue, teeth, and fiberglass insulation - 3 x 4 x 4 in.

Sprout

Sprout

2013 - false eyelashes, pigmented cast of belly button, and wig hair - 4 x 2 x 2 in.

Bound to Being

Bound to Being

2013 - hog intestines, fiberglass insulation, false eyelashes, and rubber band - 3"x3"x3"

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What Is By What's Not, What's Not By What Is

What Is By What's Not, What's Not By What Is

hair extensions, pvc, cardboard, and fiberglass insulation - 60"x30"x10" - 2013

Inny Pouty

Inny Pouty

2013 - hair extensions and pvc - 6"x8"x16" 

 wig, acrylic nails, baby bottle, and fiberglass insulation - 5"x6"x10" - 2013

wig, acrylic nails, baby bottle, and fiberglass insulation - 5"x6"x10" - 2013

holey moley (eye head)

holey moley (eye head)

2012 - steel wire, paper mache, fiberglass insulation, hog intestines, animal hair, and polycrylic - 12"x12"x12"

Romposition - II

Romposition - II

2013 - synthetic hair extensions, latex condoms, animal hair, plastic shower rings, human hair balls, dyed straw, enlarged belly button casting, and chewed gum - 30" x 24" x 3" 

Romposition - I

Romposition - I

2012 - plaster belly button cast, rubber bands, fiberglass insulation, animal hair, and condoms - 18"x18"x18"

Double Dose

Double Dose

​2012 - fiberglass insulation, hog intestines, and cardboard - 5'x4'x3'

Double Dose

Double Dose

​2012 - fiberglass insulation, hog intestines, and cardboard - 5'x4'x3'

Tower/Plug

Tower/Plug

2012 - fiberglass insulation, urethane foam, hot glue, caulk, balloons, fabric, plaster, string, etc. - 6'x2'x2'

Tower/Plug

Tower/Plug

​2012 - fiberglass insulation, urethane foam, hot glue, caulk, balloons, fabric, plaster, string, etc. - 6'x2'x2'

Concravity

Concravity

cardboard, fiberglass insulation, and polyurethane - 12' x 12' x 15' - 2011

Concravity

Concravity

cardboard, fiberglass insulation, and polyurethane - 12' x 12' x 15' - 2011

Vessel

Vessel

2010 - welded steel - 17 ft. x 31 ft. x 22 ft. - created on-site at Franconia Sculpture Park

Vessel

Vessel

2010 - welded steel - 17 ft. x 31 ft. x 22 ft. - created on-site at Franconia Sculpture Park

Vessel

Vessel

2010 - welded steel - 17 ft. x 31 ft. x 22 ft. - created on-site at Franconia Sculpture Park

Mother Nature / Mother Nurture at Samford University

As Above, So Below

2021 - needle-felted wool over mixed media armature on painted glass and astroturf

The Weight of the World

2023 - needle-felted wool over mixed media armature on astroturf

En Caul

2020 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with fiberfill - steel armature, and needle-felted wool - 65 in. x 40 in. x 36 in.

First Position

2020 - printed lycra fabric, sewn & stuffed with fiberfil, needle-felted wool over steel armature - 3 ft. x 6 ft. 2 ft.

To Have and To Hold

2021 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with fiberfill, needle-felted wool over steel armature - 20 in. x 20 in. x 20 in.

Lactogenesis

2022 - bondo, fiberglass, human milk, and resin over mixed-media armature, water pump, tubing, and water and miracle milk - 7ft. x 8 ft. x 10 ft

Lactogenesis

2022 - bondo, fiberglass, human milk, and resin over mixed-media armature, water pump, tubing, and water and miracle milk - 7ft. x 8 ft. x 10 ft

Lactogenesis

2022 - bondo, fiberglass, human milk, and resin over mixed-media armature, water pump, tubing, and water and miracle milk - 7ft. x 8 ft. x 10 ft

Transitioning (where do you think you're going?)

2020 - needle-felted wool and wire - 2 in. x 6.5 in. x 3 in.

Transitioning (may you be held)

2022 - needle-felted wool, foil duct, urethane foam, bondo, resin, and human milk on wooden fixture - 40 in. x 24 in. x 24 in.

Transitioning (love knot)

2020 - needle-felted wool and wire - 2 in. x 4 in. x 3 in.

Transitioning (what's mine is yours)

2020 - needle-felted wool - 3.5 in. x 3.5 in. x 3.5 in.

Transitioning (what is independence anymore?)

2019 - needle-felted wool - 6 in. x 6 in. x 3.5 in.

Transitioning (not sure how to sleep/be without you in my arms)

2019 - needle-felted wool - 3.5 in x 3.5 in. x 3.5 in.

Pupa

2020 - printed lycra fabric, stretch and stuffed, needle-felted wool over steel armature, cardboard, and synthetic hair extensions - 12 ft. x 3 ft. x 3 ft..

Thinly Veiled

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with fiberfill, on masonite - 36 in. x 36 in. x 12 in.

Becoming Two

2019 - cardboard, fiberglass resin, pork caul fat, and light - 5’ x 5’ x 1.5’

Omphaloskepsis

2018 - cardboard and hot glue - 6' x 6' x 6'

Omphaloskepsis (detail)

2018 - cardboard and hot glue - 6' x 6' x 6'

Omphaloskepsis

2018 - cardboard and hot glue - 6' x 6' x 6'

Simultaneous Letdown (detail)

2019 - sheets, fabric hardener, resin, painted plastic kiddie pool, water pump, tubing, and water - 5’ x 4’ x 4’

Simultaneous Letdown

2019 - sheets, fabric hardener, resin, painted plastic kiddie pool, water pump, tubing, and water - 5’ x 4’ x 4’

Simultaneous Letdown (detail)

2019 - sheets, fabric hardener, resin, painted plastic kiddie pool, water pump, tubing, and water - 5’ x 4’ x 4’

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, I)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill - 18” x 50” x 6”

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, II)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill and steel rod - 30” x 12” x 6”

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, III)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill and steel rod - 5’ x 1’ x 1’

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, IV)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill and wire - 12'“ x 36” x 12”

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, V)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill and wire - 6“ x 30” x 6”

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, VI)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill - 18“ x 36” x 8”

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, VII)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill - 40“ x 30” x 8”

Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, IIX)

2019 - printed lycra fabric, sewn and stuffed with polyfill, on painted foam rock - 5’ x 4’ x 3’

Ligature

2015 - plaster, chicken wire and enamel paint - 3.5' x 10' x 3.5'

Channel

2015 - plaster, chicken wire and enamel paint - 3' x 3' x 4.5'

Limb, II

2015 - plaster, chicken wire and enamel paint - 6.5' x 4' x 3'

Phalanx

2015 - chicken wire, plaster, and enamel paint - 4 x 4 x 4 ft.

Knot Connected

2015 - cardboard and latex paint - 8' x 10' x 5'

Knot Connected

2015 - cardboard and latex paint - 8' x 10' x 5'

Umbilicus Tower

2014 - beef intestines, cardboard, plastic, and bubble wrap - 6.5. x 2.5 x 2.5 ft.

We Can’t Pull Ourselves Up To Heaven By The Hair (Samson’s Foible)

2014 - synthetic hair extensions, fiberglass resin, pork caul fat, cardboard, and light - 8 x 2.5 x 2.5 ft.

 

Becoming (from within to without)

2014 - synthetic wig hair, animal hair, water-based polyurethane, cardboard, and plaster - 3.5 x 3 x 2.5 ft.

2014 - beef intestine, string, synthetic hair, and false eyelashes - 40" x 8" x 8"

Tourniquet

2015 - q-tips, sting, and latex paint - 4 x 4 x 4 in.

Strewl

2015 - wig hair, animal intestines, acrylic nails, and string - 5 x 5 x 5 in.

Repose

2015 -  rock, paint roller, pipe fitting, wig hair, latex paint, string, and false eyelashes - 6 x 4 x 2 in.

Burden

2015 - rock, plastic shower rings, rug pad, and latex paint - 6 x 4 x 2 in.

Swaddle

2015 - sponge, rock, string, and straw - 5 x 5 x 5 in.

Beholden

2015 - hot glue, pigmented cast plaster, and string - 7 x 4 x 3 in.

Dangle

2013 - beef intestine, fiberglass insulation, and false eyelashes - 6 x 2 x 2 in.

Dingle Dangle

2013 - hog intestines, fiberglass insulation, and false eyelashes - 8" x 3" x 2"

Follicle

2014 - human hair extensions, synthetic wig hair, hog intestines, fiberglass insulation, and pvc - 20 x 4 x 4 in.

Deedle Do Da

2013 - hair extensions, cardboard, steel wire, paper mache, and fiberglass insulation - 14"x14"x60" 

Scrunch

2013 - beef intestine, chewed gum, polyfill, and acrylic nails - 2" x 4" x 2"

Gob

2014 - synthetic wig hair, hot glue, teeth, and fiberglass insulation - 3 x 4 x 4 in.

Sprout

2013 - false eyelashes, pigmented cast of belly button, and wig hair - 4 x 2 x 2 in.

Bound to Being

2013 - hog intestines, fiberglass insulation, false eyelashes, and rubber band - 3"x3"x3"

What Is By What's Not, What's Not By What Is

hair extensions, pvc, cardboard, and fiberglass insulation - 60"x30"x10" - 2013

Inny Pouty

2013 - hair extensions and pvc - 6"x8"x16" 

wig, acrylic nails, baby bottle, and fiberglass insulation - 5"x6"x10" - 2013

holey moley (eye head)

2012 - steel wire, paper mache, fiberglass insulation, hog intestines, animal hair, and polycrylic - 12"x12"x12"

Romposition - II

2013 - synthetic hair extensions, latex condoms, animal hair, plastic shower rings, human hair balls, dyed straw, enlarged belly button casting, and chewed gum - 30" x 24" x 3" 

Romposition - I

2012 - plaster belly button cast, rubber bands, fiberglass insulation, animal hair, and condoms - 18"x18"x18"

Double Dose

​2012 - fiberglass insulation, hog intestines, and cardboard - 5'x4'x3'

Double Dose

​2012 - fiberglass insulation, hog intestines, and cardboard - 5'x4'x3'

Tower/Plug

2012 - fiberglass insulation, urethane foam, hot glue, caulk, balloons, fabric, plaster, string, etc. - 6'x2'x2'

Tower/Plug

​2012 - fiberglass insulation, urethane foam, hot glue, caulk, balloons, fabric, plaster, string, etc. - 6'x2'x2'

Concravity

cardboard, fiberglass insulation, and polyurethane - 12' x 12' x 15' - 2011

Concravity

cardboard, fiberglass insulation, and polyurethane - 12' x 12' x 15' - 2011

Vessel

2010 - welded steel - 17 ft. x 31 ft. x 22 ft. - created on-site at Franconia Sculpture Park

Vessel

2010 - welded steel - 17 ft. x 31 ft. x 22 ft. - created on-site at Franconia Sculpture Park

Vessel

2010 - welded steel - 17 ft. x 31 ft. x 22 ft. - created on-site at Franconia Sculpture Park

Mother Nature / Mother Nurture at Samford University
As Above, So Below
The Weight of the World
En Caul
First Position
To Have and To Hold
Lactogenesis
Lactogenesis
Lactogenesis
Transitioning (where do you think you're going?)
Transitioning (may you be held)
Transitioning (love knot)
Transitioning (what's mine is yours)
Transitioning (what is independence anymore?)
Transitioning (not sure how to sleep/be without you in my arms)
Pupa
Thinly Veiled
Becoming Two
Omphaloskepsis
Omphaloskepsis (detail)
Omphaloskepsis
Simultaneous Letdown (detail)
Simultaneous Letdown
Simultaneous Letdown (detail)
Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, I)
Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, II)
Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, III)
Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, IV)
Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, V)
Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, VI)
Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, VII)
Transitional Object (Umbilical Knot, IIX)
Ligature
Channel
Limb, II
Phalanx
Knot Connected
Knot Connected
Umbilicus Tower
We Can’t Pull Ourselves Up To Heaven By The Hair (Samson’s Foible)
Becoming (from within to without)
 2014 - beef intestine, string, synthetic hair, and false eyelashes - 40" x 8" x 8"
Tourniquet
Strewl
Repose
Burden
Swaddle
Beholden
Dangle
Dingle Dangle
Follicle
Deedle Do Da
Scrunch
Gob
Sprout
Bound to Being
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What Is By What's Not, What's Not By What Is
Inny Pouty
 wig, acrylic nails, baby bottle, and fiberglass insulation - 5"x6"x10" - 2013
holey moley (eye head)
Romposition - II
Romposition - I
Double Dose
Double Dose
Tower/Plug
Tower/Plug
Concravity
Concravity
Vessel
Vessel
Vessel