TAKING STOCK
Actual defunct objects in my immediate rural environment are selectively wrapped (“bandaged”/”embraced”/”preserved”) in realistically painted rural landscapes on canvas. Objects include a tractor hood, wheelbarrow, feedbag, lawnmower, woodstove, scythe, barn foundation quoin, fireplace insert with mantel and a child’s crib.
Taking Stock: The Fireplace, oil on canvas and wood assemblage, 82" x 72" x 14" - No. TS1
Taking Stock: The Fire Screen, oil on wood assemblage - No. TS2 - SOLD
Edge of Control: The Tractor, oil on canvas assemblage, 6' x 2' x 4.5' - No. TS3 - SOLD
Edge of Control: The Tractor (detail) - No. TS3
Rural Red: The Horse, oil on panels assemblage, 53" x 30" x 5" - No. TS4 - SOLD
Taking Stock: The Crib, oil on canvas and papier mache assemblage, 63" x 43" x 61" - No. TS5 - NFS
Rural Red: The Goat, oil on panels assemblage, 53" x 30" x 5" - No. TS6
Rural Red: The Chicken, oil on panels assemblage, 53" x 30" x 5" - No. TS7
Taking Stock: Feeding Time, oil on canvas assemblage, 24" x 34" x 37" - No. TS8 - NFS
The Learning of Love, oil on wood assemblage, 4' x 2' - No. TS9 - SOLD
Taking Stock: The Lawnmower, oil on canvas assemblage, 3.5' x 2' - No. TS10 - SOLD
Taking Stock: The Feedbag, oil on canvas assemblage, 4' x 2' - No. TS11 - SOLD
Taking Stock: The Quoin, oil on canvas assemblage, 1' x 1.5' - No. TS12 - SOLD
Taking Stock: The Tree, oil on canvas assemblage - No. TS13 - SOLD