December 23, 2024

“Mildred” installation 2013

“Mildred” 2013 ; Plywood, Acrylic, Polyurethane, Screws, Sandbags, Binoculars, Step stool

Wassaic Project Summer Exhibition June 16- Sept. 2

“Mildred” is a new direction for me.  She is not painted on a building; she is emerging from it.  The four flat plywood panels that form the sea monster, are constructed and painted in the style of traditional theatrical scenery.  I wanted to see what would happend if I were to take  set pieces out of the theater and into the world.

Special thanks to Chris Zeig, Valerie Light, Laura Nesson and Josh Kesner for their heroic assistance.

Maxon Mills, the seven story grain elevator that now serves as exhibition space for the Wassaic Project.
Maxon Mills, the seven story grain elevator that now serves as exhibition space for the Wassaic Project.
Observation Station, sixth floor of Maxon Mills.
Observation Station, sixth floor of Maxon Mills.
Take a closer look.
Take a closer look.
Thar she be.
Thar she be.
The view sans binoculars. Mildred is installed on the roof of Pawling Corp, across the road from Maxon Mills.
The view sans binoculars. Mildred is installed on the roof of Pawling Corp, across the road from Maxon Mills.
“Mildred” is a series of 4 flat plywood surfaces, painted and built in the tradition of theatrical scenery, which happens to be my background.
The making of "Mildred".
The making of “Mildred”.
Mildred's view of the Mill.
Mildred’s view of the Mill.