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Contemporary craft, contemporary smocking, gathering, ruffles, shirring, pleated trash bags, trash bag art
Wrapped in Trash Bags
Trash bags, upholstery vinyl, press on nails, satin cord, findings, steel
46" X 15" X 24"
2024

Photo credit: Allie Dunn

In Wrapped in Trash Bags I expand on shrouds conceptually using trash bags to consider a ‘shroud of opportunity’ that is unfortunately prevalent in unsolved crimes. By pleating the trash bags, I attempt to challenge their distinctly unceremonious presence with labor while subtly referencing a coffin liner.