COLD BODY//WARM EMBRACE

Hot glue, framed photos, glass, 20in x 30in photos, 10in x 6in x 11in sculpture, 2023

COLD BODY//WARM EMBRACE reflects the intricate networked structure of fascia within the human body. This fascial structure is responsible for our bodies’ limits of movement, with sensitivity nearly as close to that of human skin. In this work, I translate the lampworking technique of networking to hot glue, creating an unexpected form that confuses the viewer's preconceptions of material. When expecting to encounter a hard, rigid material sculpture made from glass, the viewer instead experiences an object with flex, elasticity, and movement. The photos accompanying this work display the piece embracing my body, acting as a form of adornment.