Vessels

Vessels explores the possibilities of building forms through the rhythmic hand extrusion of silicone sealant. Strands of silicone were coiled and layered against the interiors of glass bowls, which acted as temporary formers. Once cured, the resulting structures were removed and assembled with separately formed bases.

Vessel (I), in flesh-toned silicone, has a densely coiled, layered structure suggestive of bodily viscera and edible substances. Vessel (II) takes a more open, lattice-like form in glossy baby-pink silicone. Raised on taller, softly coiled feet, with finger-like protrusions emerging through the upper rim, it suggests a ceremonial vessel.

Both works occupy an ambiguous space between container and contents, bodily matter and objects made for display.