My most recent anatomical heart, and by far the most complex. The palette is composed of rusts, burnt oranges, orangey yellows, reds, magentas, vibrant oranges, and dusty plums. I wanted to choose warm, sanguine colours, but use them joyfully in a botanical composition. Reds, pinks, oranges, purples, and yellows are often colours used to depict pain. But I wanted to use them to depict an untethered form of growth. Some elements in "Bleeding Heart" are realistic, and some are fantastical. It's the blend of both that yields magical realism, and that was very much my inspiration here. I wanted it to be "wild," ebullient, yet tempered by its cheeky little details (like bubblegum drops, coated in resin to make them even drippier).
From all angles, I find that this heart has a presence. This is fantastical anatomy staged to grow out of the wall with sculptural qualities that are even more apparent in person. I've spent a lot of time looking at this piece: front facing, from below, from above, from the sides, from all angles. It's a really special piece.
Made in a custom fabricated steel frame, "Bleeding Heart" is finished with a solid backplate that's screwed into place. It hangs easily from a single, hidden metal loop welded onto its back. In collaboration, my partner and I have really worked at innovating specialized hardware for these botanical organs. The framework of this piece is a thing of tremendous beauty.
Materials: Recycled Cotton, Waxed Polyester, Powder Coated Steel, Aluminum Wire, Resin
Dimensions: Length 22" x Width 18" x Depth 7" (approx weight 5lbs)
