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The Front of It

2023

Stick-on mirror paper, OSB, doilies, chains, nails, rope, Kazakh souvenir horsewhip (kamcha) invisible thread, sharpie

46 x 40 inches

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The following works were exhibited as part of “Homorientalism” group show at Smack Mellon in 2023. For press release and other artists in the show, please check out this link: https://www.smackmellon.org/exhibition/homorientalism/

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A Rug for You to Live on

2023

Two mystery flavored Dum-Dums, two Dum-Dums wrappers, Home Depot Oriental rug, acupuncture spike matts, pillows, wooden coasters, flooring underlayment

9 x 6 feet

Image courtesy of Smack Mellon. Photo by Etienne Frossard.

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Secret Stash

2021

Glass cabinet, empty candy wrappers, cigarette buds

17 x 10 x 6 inches

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The Back Of It

2021
Amazon entryway mirror, stick-on mirror paper, chain, plastic tablecloth,piercing hoops, light reflection

31 x 38 inches

Image courtesy of Smack Mellon. Photo by Etienne Frossard.

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