Sailing Stone  

Steel, Found Couch Materials

 

Two separate sculptures constructed from the disassembled materials of a couch found on Wickenden St. in Providence, RI. 

 

Other objects found in couch during its deconstruction: 3 chewed pencils, a life insurance pen, an M&Ms packet (Exp. Feb '81), a syringe cap, and a film canister.

 

Exploring material history through amplifying marks left by accumulated touch and interaction such as the oxidation of couch springs onto fabrics. Original couch as found on Wickenden St. pictured below.