SOMAS
What [(Is It) About My] Memory
These symbolic somas or neural cell bodies are wall sculptures that each represent a particular groupings of memories:
family, friends, pets, world events, jobs, objects, favorite songs, love/relationships, favorite books, favorite places/cities, sports/games, travel/adventures, quotes/words/advice/jokes, aromas/fragrances,art/artists/museums, foods/recipes,
music/lyrics/performances . . . Cards with related memories will hang on copper dendrites radiating out from each soma, connecting to other somas in the installation. Below is a sampling.
family, friends, pets, world events, jobs, objects, favorite songs, love/relationships, favorite books, favorite places/cities, sports/games, travel/adventures, quotes/words/advice/jokes, aromas/fragrances,art/artists/museums, foods/recipes,
music/lyrics/performances . . . Cards with related memories will hang on copper dendrites radiating out from each soma, connecting to other somas in the installation. Below is a sampling.
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SOMA_SCENTS
Wood, paint, box, glassware, fabric, string 18" diameter x 5" deep 2017 |
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SOMA_SCATTERSHOT MEMORIES 1
Wood, metal cans, text, paper, maché, paint, markers, wire, padlocks, keys, paper tags 24" diameter x 5" deep 2017 |
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SOMA_MOMENTS OF SELF REFLECTION
Wood, paint, mirrors, wire, fabric, paper 30 x 33 x 7 inches 2018 |
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SOMA_BEACHES
Wood, wooden box, sea shells, paint, beads, sand, burlap, fabric, ribbon, jute 26" diameter x 5" deep 2018 |
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SOMA_FORGOTTEN MEMORIES
Wood, paint, wire, fabric, chain, locks, keys, paper 29 x 32 x 5.5 inches 2018 |
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SOMA_BOOKS AND AUTHORS
Wood, photographs, text, paint, markers, wire, fabric, metal box, tags 28 " diameter x 5" deep 2017 |
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SOMA_TRAVEL
Wood, wire, paint, maps, fabric, yarn, string, luggage tags 29" diameter x 5" deep 2018 |
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SOMA_SCATTERSHOT 2
Wood, wire, fabric, paint, aluminum can, paper 29" diameter x 8 " 2018 |
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SOMA_HOMES
Wood, wire, paint, locks, keys, dog tags, photos, fabric, raffia, aluminum can 29" diameter x 4.5" deep |
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SOMA_ART and MUSEUMS
Wood, metal cans, painted canvas, paint, postcards, metal can, plastic tags, wire, ribbon, raffia 39" high x 34" wide x 5" deep 2018 |
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SOMA_PARTIES and CELEBRATIONS
Wood, metal can, photographs, paint, markers, wire, ribbon, fabric 22" diameter x 5" deep 2018 |
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SOMA_GATHERINGS OF FRIENDS
Wood, metal can, photographs, paint, markers, wire, string, leathers, photographic negatives 20" diameter x 8" deep 2017 |
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SOMA_FAMILY GATHERINGS
Wood, metal can, photographs, paint, markers, wire, string, leather, photographic negatives 20" diameter x 8" deep 2017 |