The Centerfold Series (Lynden Sculpture Garden Residency)
Butterflies are a symbol of nature. They are lithe, beautiful, and graceful like the women in the centerfold images. Creating books is a daily ritual and ecological investigation. Each book is a specimen, hand- made individually, but displayed as part of a collection. I created one book per day to mark the residency and the passing of time.
The Centerfold series explores body image and unrealistic ideals and expectations. Repurposed pages from text books and religious references examine sources of information and authority. The books also symbols of transformation, representing the need for change and the need for courage.
