Altruism Study

This is a series of graphite drawings that were the inspiration for the Altruism w/-1/2 Spin lenticular ceiling installation. Each measure 24″ x 24″.

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Transmeanderation Helix

This is Transmeanderation Helix (tranz mēˈandər ˈā sh ən  ˈhēliks). It is a pen and ink drawing (both black and light grey) that was originally created on one long roll of paper, and then divided up into three parts so as better activate the space between the galleries and the glass case. It depicts a repeating pattern of infinite variety, as each module of the pattern is unique. Part 2 of Transmeanderation Helix, in the glass case in-between galleries, contains another, site-specific, element. It depicts a silhouette of the same pattern, but on a smaller scale, as if seen from a distance. This repeating pattern represents infinite homogenization and it was created using vinyl prints adhered to plexi-glas with fluorescent light emanating from below. (Thanks to Logan Klemer and the folks at FastSigns!) Overall, the entire drawing is approximately 2 1/3 feet tall by 29 feet long. (I’m thinking about adding on to it to make it even longer!)

11transmeanderationhelixpart1Transmeanderation Helix (Part One) •  28″ x 108″

12transmeanderationhelixpart2Transmeanderation Helix (Part Two) •  28″ x 192″

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Transmeanderation Helix (Part Three) •  28″ x 48″

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View from Gallery 1 (Parts One & Two)

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Glass Case (Part Two)

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View from Gallery 2 (Parts Two & Three, and you can almost see Part One in the distance)

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Transmeanderation Helix (Detail)

Altruism w/ -1/2 Spin

Here is Altruism w/ -1/2 Spin. It is a lenticular print installation from the Schema exhibit. It was installed on the ceiling running through and in-between both galleries. The basic premise was to visually depict what an elementary particle with an bewildering negative one-half spin would look like if we could see it. The installation is comprised of a total of 160 individual lenticular prints that were each created with the intent of being one tile in a repeating pattern. It turned out to be one of the most popular pieces in the show and was left installed for the following exhibition in that gallery which was the Adjunxtaposition 2 show (for adjunct faculty at ETSU). A big thanks to Karlota who gave me much freedom with my exhibit, especially this ceiling installation (and for all of her help, too!)

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