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Macaroni and Cheese with Panier

This piece is a powerful commentary on the cyclical nature of consumption and the "fast-fashion" of celebrity culture. By using surreal materials—like lampshades and car parts— a bridge between the historical silhouette and modern commercialism is created. This sculptural work is an exploration of the fleeting power of pop culture and the "rememberable past." The corset features a collage of early 2000s celebrity imagery set against a backdrop of macaroni and cheese—a literal representation of the "comfort food" of mass media.Below, the exaggerated silhouette of 18th-century panniers is reimagined using stripped, upside-down lampshades. These industrial forms are held in place by a Cadillac seatbelt, anchoring the historical shape in a symbol of American status and safety. Together, these elements suggest that while the era changes, humans remain consistently "strapped" to the whims and fancies of current trends.

Sterling Converse
PO Box 24 
Manchester, MI. 48158

 

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