These sculptures are combinations of theme park figures, toys, and lawn ornaments. The objects come from the human-built environment, with all of the strangeness, affection and idiosyncrasy that we bring to it.
“Old Generals”, repurposed fiberglass theme park figures.
This sculpture is a thought about the national discussion around monuments and memorials in public places. Turning these historic sculptures over to artists for reworking and rethinking seems like a creative alternative to the options of leaving them up or taking them down. This sculpture is made of the bottom half of a Union soldier and the top half of a decommissioned theme park figure. Both are upside down and in a strange place.
Salvaged fiberglass theme park figures
Recycled Cardboard
Recycled Cardboard
Recycled cardboard
Resolute is the name of the historic desk in the Oval Office.
Cardboard packaging. 5’ x 4’ x 6’
This sculpture, based on the podium with the Presidential Seal, is dedicated to Sean Spicer.
Cardboard packaging. 6’ x 3’ x 2’
This sculpture of a bonfire contains burning furniture, luxury objects, pitchforks and torches. It is based on Ronald Reagan’s description of the bright future of the country.
Cardboard packaging. 7’ x 8’ x 8’
Image by Jim Escalante
Model of Morning in America.
Cardboard packaging. 16” square.
This sculpture is based on a flood or waterfall.
Cardboard packaging. 6’ x 5’ x 4’
Photo by Sarah Stankey
These sculptures are based on Molotov cocktails.
Cardboard packaging. Dimensions variable
Salvaged toys and lawn ornaments.
Images by Jim Escalante
Cardboard packaging. 6’ x 6’ x 8'“
Cardboard packaging. Dimensions variable
Cardboard packaging. 4’ x 3’ x 3’
Cardboard packaging. 4’ x 24” x 12”
Cardboard packaging. Dimensions variable
Cardboard packaging, tree branch. 6’ x 4’ x 3’
Cardboard packaging. 3’ x 4’ x 12”
