Writhe

Material: Steel
Measurements: 55” x 16-1/4” x 16-1/4”

Writhe (2020) is an ongoing metal sculpture series in response to the global pandemic, exploring isolation and loneliness. Writhe is currently in a group exhibition, 2020 Situational Invitational, Western Cast Iron Art Alliance, and Crawford is expanding this series for future exhibitions. The 2020 pandemic led me to create Writhe. During this challenging time of isolation, I internalized conflicting news reports, observed and surveyed the struggles of loved ones. The world suddenly changed. People live in pods at home and online. A mix of fear, hysteria, anxiety, isolation, disgust, and even joy presented itself. The treatment of the material is intentional, raw vs. refined, which echos flight-or-fight response in people. Photos by Ian Larson.