Crystal McLaughlin
Debris
2014,
brass wire, brass beads,
dimensions variable.
Our memories may be elusive, mysterious creatures that blend facts and imagined figments. They are a product of human complexities, perceptions, moods and emotions and can be vulnerable to appropriation and interpretations each time we attempt to recall or recapture them.
'Debris' is a part of an evolving experimental process that contemplates notions of a corporal state of being. An existence where nothing is permanent, everything temporal becomes part of a collective experience and memory. Time passes and sometimes all that remains of a person, place or experience is a residue in the form of distorted memories (illusions) and the impressions left upon us (enchantments).
Fragmented, ethereal forms pose an ambiguous representation of the delicate and intimate details hidden in our everyday existence. Sifting through the debris of thoughts, seeking out the secret spaces and forgotten places of our minds, we may be able to rediscover lost memories. Reflecting temporal aspects of our lives, the work may be moved, rearranged or removed. The silver figures may appear semi-translucent, responding to light source and environment revealing an ephemeral, interchangeable quality.
Subtle, understated, it is unassuming, open to the possibilities of audience interpretations, offering a choice of whether or not to participate with the experience.
I am captivated by the ephemeral nature of your work. I love how you have found a way to capture the left over debris of our past experiences, thoughts and imagination. Inherently you have found a way to reference those delicate, nostalgic and often fleeting sensibilities that we often can’t quite articulate, but feel at a much deeper level. I am quite captivated by your work and plan to develop work that will respond to both the ephemeral and ethereal qualities within your work. Thank you for inspiring me!
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