Play
Gallery Installation
In Play, I created a series of seven small, brightly colored sculptures that each represent a different personality trait I felt or observed during childhood. Inspired by the look of children’s toys, each figure has exaggerated, wide eyes and a quirky form that feels playful but slightly off. I placed them throughout the gallery in unexpected spots—perched in corners, hiding behind false walls, hanging from door handles, or gazing wistfully toward the ceiling. The installation became a way to explore how childhood emotions linger in hidden places, and how even the most colorful memories can carry a weird, uncomfortable edge. The project plays with sculpture, placement, and storytelling through form and character.
Tags: Sculpture, Storytelling
Character Development
Next to the sculptures, you’ll find a list of seven names, each with a brief, slightly absurd personality description. These characters—Greg, Filbert, Gene, Ben D., Harris, Ian, and Maxine—each represent one of the figures in the space. However, I haven’t identified who is who. Viewers are encouraged to read the traits and match them to the sculptures based on intuition, shape, or vibe. It’s a small guessing game meant to echo how we often try to make sense of personalities based on outward appearances—sometimes accurately, often not.
