Object Lessons

 

There is a point over the bridge for a young person where turning back towards the freedom of childhood feels possible. I make work about the way fantasy shapes everyday reality and ideas of satisfaction. The process of becoming an adult is thrilling, intimidating and also disappointing. As adults we become aware that something seems missing. This series includes references to Paradise Lost from classic youth literature (especially Madeline), coloring books, advertising and the Garden of Earthly Delights.