FOUNDATIONS: A Healing Installation

Foundations was created in 1997 after a long struggle with disability caused by an industry accident that was negligently
misdiagnosed. After eight years of the medical society taking turns trying to fix the last doctor's "fixes," I took the reins of
control in my recovery process. Foundations celebrates the shedding of who I was,for who I have become. The experience
as a whole was a very arduous, frightening, yet enlightening time in my life.
I found that life is a series of ventures and lessons.
When things go seriously awry in our lives, then we need to look deep within for the answers.
Yet, if we do not know who "we" are... then the right answers never come.
Knowing one's self is the cornerstone to a strong foundation.
"Foundations" is the "laying" of my cornerstone.

"FREE"

No matter our circumstances, we have the power and control to keep our minds
and spirit free. Constructed of two 1" steel strips, welded and dressed in torn nylon.

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"R.O.H.T: Reminisce on Hard Times"

By remembering my "hard times" I will always be grateful for what I have and where I am now.
Ten foot tall, one thin grotesque leg next to one large, aestheticly pleasing leg.
Both belonging to the same two strips of metal. When I was normal weight and
physically healthy, I felt ugly due to numerous unresolved anger issues. Yet
through my years of recovery and the weight gain associated with not walking for years,
I came to resolve many of those issues, in turn, love who I had become.

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"THE INBETWEENS"

Fourteen sculptures ranging in sizes but grounded in bases of pine or Carrerra marble.
"Contemplation" is in the fore-front and "Why Walk When You Can Dance" is
second to the last sculpture. These represent the different phases of healing and learning
how to get myself, emotionally and physically, back on my feet.

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"BROKEN"

Made to acknowledge my weaker moments when I was mostly bedridden and on
heavily pain narcotics. In time I realized that the self-pity was as toxic as the
pain medication was to my spirit and mental health.

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Individuals interested in Personalized Masks can reach the artist at the e-mail address below.

Contact the Artist at:

Healingmasks@yahoo.com

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