Axis Mundi Yantra, 2009.
Sculpture:
Wood, stone, steel, aluminum, concrete, plexiglas, fluorescent lights, aircraft cable, unmixed concrete, sand,
electrical components, miscellaneous hardware.
Wardrobe:
Silk voile kimono, nylon/steel body harness, concrete geta, leather boots, steel hair sticks,
glass vial (essential oils), goalie mask, modified steel goalie cage.
Audio:
"Mantra for Axis Mundi Yantra," 2009. Original sound piece by Ryan Brewer.
Axis Mundi Yantra premiered at MAGIC & SCUM, a one-night-only performance event held on the evening of
December 17th, 2009 at the New School. Curated by Ryan Brewer, Leigha Mason, and Whitney Vangrin.
Special thanks to Dan Carlson and Whitney Vangrin for photo and video documentation.
Sculpture:
Wood, stone, steel, aluminum, concrete, plexiglas, fluorescent lights, aircraft cable, unmixed concrete, sand,
electrical components, miscellaneous hardware.
Wardrobe:
Silk voile kimono, nylon/steel body harness, concrete geta, leather boots, steel hair sticks,
glass vial (essential oils), goalie mask, modified steel goalie cage.
Audio:
"Mantra for Axis Mundi Yantra," 2009. Original sound piece by Ryan Brewer.
Axis Mundi Yantra premiered at MAGIC & SCUM, a one-night-only performance event held on the evening of
December 17th, 2009 at the New School. Curated by Ryan Brewer, Leigha Mason, and Whitney Vangrin.
Special thanks to Dan Carlson and Whitney Vangrin for photo and video documentation.
Lair of God, 2009. Steel, wood, aircraft cable, fluorescent lights, unmixed concrete, fur, cosmetics, milk, electrical components.
Modern Man, 2009. Steel, nylon, ceramics, lights, anvils, air-compressor, tools.
Chakra Yantra #6 (Seat of the Soul), 2009.
Sculpture:
Wood, concrete mix, polyester film, aircraft cable, spandex fiber, nylon strap, latex paint, fluorescent light, strobe lights, electrical components.
Dimensions variable.
Wardrobe:
Wool fiber, cotton/nylon belt, altered cotton undergarments, dye.
Credits:
Audio:
Ben Frost, “Theory of Machines,” (Theory of Machines, Bedroom Community Label, 2007).
Accompanying Performers:
John Daniel Forslund
Andrew Westlund
Makeup & Styling Assistants:
Diana Callaghan
Arielle Myers
Supplemental Photography (performance stills):
Lauren Devine
Chris Gabriel
Leigha Mason
Curated by Courtney Malick for "THE UNATTAINABLE," a group exhibition held at Envoy Enterprises on August 27th, 2009.
Sculpture:
Wood, concrete mix, polyester film, aircraft cable, spandex fiber, nylon strap, latex paint, fluorescent light, strobe lights, electrical components.
Dimensions variable.
Wardrobe:
Wool fiber, cotton/nylon belt, altered cotton undergarments, dye.
Credits:
Audio:
Ben Frost, “Theory of Machines,” (Theory of Machines, Bedroom Community Label, 2007).
Accompanying Performers:
John Daniel Forslund
Andrew Westlund
Makeup & Styling Assistants:
Diana Callaghan
Arielle Myers
Supplemental Photography (performance stills):
Lauren Devine
Chris Gabriel
Leigha Mason
Curated by Courtney Malick for "THE UNATTAINABLE," a group exhibition held at Envoy Enterprises on August 27th, 2009.
The Cradle (Cradle to Cradle), 2009. Wood, steel, aircraft cable, mylar, plexiglas, fluorescent lights, latex paint.
Instrument of the Warrior (An Exercise of Nonaggression), 2009.
Steel, wood, fluorescent light, strobe lights, concrete block, unmixed concrete, aircraft cable, nylon rope,
computer-generated red noise, electrical/audio components.
Steel, wood, fluorescent light, strobe lights, concrete block, unmixed concrete, aircraft cable, nylon rope,
computer-generated red noise, electrical/audio components.
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The Tower (Monument to the Empire), 2009. Steel, fluorescent lights, unmixed concrete.
End of Empire, 2008. Wood, fluorescent light, rope, charcoal and tempera on vellum.
Event Horizon, 2009. Wood, foam, lycra, aircraft cable, plexiglas, fluorescent lights, strobe light, electrical components, latex paint.
Eternity (Configuration 1, Configuration 2), 2008. Steel, aluminum, wood, rubber.
Reflection Ritual (Shaman Mask), 2008.
Clip from Reality Television, 2008, video performance by Ryan Brewer.
Sculpture:
Wood, two-way mirror plexiglas, nylon strap, acrylic belting components, fur.
Audio:
Sun O))), "Cursed Realms (Of the Winterdemons) [Immortal cover]," (Black One, Southern Lord Records, 2005).
Extracted and remixed by Ryan Brewer.
Clip from Reality Television, 2008, video performance by Ryan Brewer.
Sculpture:
Wood, two-way mirror plexiglas, nylon strap, acrylic belting components, fur.
Audio:
Sun O))), "Cursed Realms (Of the Winterdemons) [Immortal cover]," (Black One, Southern Lord Records, 2005).
Extracted and remixed by Ryan Brewer.
Pyrimidata Structure, 2007. Bamboo, nylon, string, foam core.
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Prisons, 2008. Steel, sand, latex.
