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The Institute of Domestic Archaeology, 1999—2013
Institute of Domestic Archaeology, Future Home of the IDA, 1st Draft
2013
Foamboard, cardboard, chipboard, pencil, glue
Approx. 30" d x 40" w x 7" h
2013
Foamboard, cardboard, chipboard, pencil, glue
Approx. 30" d x 40" w x 7" h
Artist's conception of the future permanent home of the Institute of Domestic Archaeology, first draft of a design.
Institute of Domestic Archaeology, SlumberBunny® Dissection Video Still
2003
single channel video
2003
single channel video
The laboratory dissection of the SlumberBunny® study object. Edited to a duration of approx. 12 minutes.
Institute of Domestic Archaeology, GE Toaster
1999
Mixed
Approx. 18" x 24" x 8"
1999
Mixed
Approx. 18" x 24" x 8"
Display of the dissected GE Toaster.
A Place Called Inspiron (Dell® computer printed circuit board assembly)
2009
Mixed
32"w x 27"d x 5"h
2009
Mixed
32"w x 27"d x 5"h
After dissection of a Dell® Inspiron laptop computer, one small section of the circuit board was enlarged by 250%, utilizing broadly mixed media to create an almost theatrical environment that suggested a place. In this case, the complicated region with connections to the entire world and its resources, that is the ubiquitous circuit board.
Intitute of Domestic Archaeology, Baby Ben® Alarm Clock Study Object
2001
Mixed
9" x 12" x 1.5"
2001
Mixed
9" x 12" x 1.5"
The Baby Ben® Alarm clock was associated with the idea of work in the mind of its former owner, as revealed to the Institute of Domestic Archaeology.
Institute of Domestic Archaeology, Sony® DCR TRV-120 Digital Video Camcorder, Blue Plastic Bit
2006
Gouache on Inkjet Print
17" w x 11" h
2006
Gouache on Inkjet Print
17" w x 11" h
The various bits that make up an object, in this case the Sony® DCR TRV-120 Digital Video Camcorder, are examined closely. Enlarged replicas of some of the bits are then produced, either through painting or in models made from materials bearing no particular relationship with the original piece, but meant only to convey the overall formal qualities.
Institute of Domestic Archaeology, Sony® DCR TRV-120 Digital Video Camcorder, (Enlarged Replica), Gold Metal Bit
2006
Enamel, paper, Sculpey, glue and graphite
6" d x 5" h x 15"l
2006
Enamel, paper, Sculpey, glue and graphite
6" d x 5" h x 15"l
The various bits that make up an object, in this case the Sony® DCR TRV-120 Digital Video Camcorder, are examined closely. Enlarged replicas of some of the bits are then produced, either through painting or in models made from materials bearing no particular relationship with the original piece, but meant only to convey the overall formal qualities.
Institute of Domestic Archaeolgy, Sony® DCR TRV-120 Digital Video Camcorder, (Enlarged Replica), Red Plastic Bit
2006
Enamel, paper, Sculpey, glue and graphite
10" d x 6" h x 15"l
2006
Enamel, paper, Sculpey, glue and graphite
10" d x 6" h x 15"l
The various bits that make up an object, in this case the Sony® DCR TRV-120 Digital Video Camcorder, are examined closely. Enlarged replicas of some of the bits are then produced, either through painting or in models made from materials bearing no particular relationship with the original piece, but meant only to convey the overall formal qualities.
Institute of Domestic Archaeology, Eureka World Vac® (Enlarged Replica)
2004
paper and enamel,
9" x 4" x .25"
2004
paper and enamel,
9" x 4" x .25"
The display of the Eureka World Vac® resembles a sarcophagus, with the "head" and "body", including coiled, intestine-like hose and feces-like pile of debris arrayed along a long, narrow rectangular box. The object, on loan from the Hall of Household Appliances, is accompanied by data obtained from the owners of the artifact. The text consists of a list of the causes of death for people having some relationship to the artifact's owners, because life cannot exist in a vacuum.
Institute of Domestic Archaeology, Wonderbra® Research Materials
2003
mixed media
dimensions variable
2003
mixed media
dimensions variable
Detail, installation view, White Columns Gallery, New York, NY
The Wonderbra® was dissected into approx. 85 pieces. Presented here are related research materials: in situ photos, technical drawings and models.
The Wonderbra® was dissected into approx. 85 pieces. Presented here are related research materials: in situ photos, technical drawings and models.
Institute of Domestic Archaeology, Wonderbra® Study Object
1999-2012
mixed
60"w x 32"h x 3"d
1999-2012
mixed
60"w x 32"h x 3"d
The Wonderbra® was dissected into approx. 85 pieces.