Vices and Vermin Silhouettes, a Q+A
5 Questions:
Why liquor bottles, mice and pigeons?
I love the idea of ‘vices and vermin’, but done in a clean, simple and beautiful way. I use my work to talk about real life, but I work hard to make them with aesthetics in mind as well. I say this half jokingly, it talks about alcoholism, but like, cute. I’m sitting at home, unable to work because of the plague, so why not make personal work about what I’m seeing and thinking about it. It’s a little dark sometimes, but that’s fine.
I’m human.
Favorite detail:
The mice. I love them. . . they add a little more lightheartedness to an otherwise potentially heavy project.
Why wood?
There’s a subtle masculinity to wood, but because of the soft hues and organic grain, it also feel soft and curvy. There’s also strong inference to scandinavian design aesthetic. I like that it’s a relatively dark subject matter portrayed in modern design. It feels light and fresh, and feels pretty.
Is this part of a series or a one off?
I love the idea that this is a snippet of conversation. It went on long before this version and it’ll continue after. There’s something nice about the simplified items that I enjoy, and I think this narrative device is versatile enough to carry other conversation topics too. All that’s really just art speak bullshit, but yes, I’ll be using them again.
Where do you see this piece going?
This is one of those pieces that I’d love to see in someone’s home. It’s one of the most versatile pieces I’ve made, in that it can go anywhere. They can be arranged on a side table, like I did, or integrated into a bookshelf to add interest. They could even be put up on picture ledges to install on a wall.
The best part is that if you get bored with it, or your home design changes, just move them around.