SOMAS
What [(Is It) About My] Memory

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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.
SOMA_SCENTS
Wood, paint, box, glassware, fabric, string
18 " diameter, 5 " deep
​2017
SOMA_SCATTERSHOT MEMORIES 1
​Wood, metal cans, text, paper, maché, paint, markers, wire, padlocks, keys, paper tags
24 " diameter, 5 " deep
2017
SOMA_BEACHES
Wood, wooden box, sea shells, paint, beads, sand, burlap, fabric, ribbon, jute
26" diameter, 5" deep
​2018
SOMA_BOOKS AND AUTHORS 
Wood, photographs, text, paint, markers, wire, fabric, metal box, tags
28 " diameter, 5" deep
2017
SOMA_TRAVEL
Wood, wire, paint, maps, fabric, yarn, string,  luggage tags
29" diameter, 5" deep
2018
SOMA_ART and MUSEUMS
​Wood, metal cans, painted canvas, paint, postcards, metal can, plastic tags, wire, ribbon, raffia
39" high, 34" wide, 5" deep
​2018
SOMA_PARTIES and CELEBRATIONS
Wood, metal can, photographs, paint, markers, wire, ribbon, fabric
​22" diameter, 5" deep
​2018
SOMA_GATHERINGS OF FRIENDS 
Wood, metal can, photographs, paint, markers, wire, string, leathers, photographic negatives
20" diameter, 8" deep
2017
SOMA_FAMILY GATHERINGS
Wood, metal can, photographs, paint, markers, wire, string, leather, photographic negatives
20" diameter, 8" deep
​2017