Toilet Paper
A sheet of toilet paper is thin and weak. Its intended purpose is obvious, but twist it, weave it, crochet it, and it can be something entirely new— something strong, beautiful, meaningful, fun. The material echoes my own transformation in learning to love God, learning to love others, and learning to love myself. All work below is toilet paper.
CORDS OF THREE Series
Man Vs. Tp (Tug of War)
A performance piece where rope made of toilet paper was used to play tug of war.
cords of three (Functional Swing)
An interactive swing installation, capable of holding up to 300 pounds. Exploration of the concepts of trust and faith.
Growth ( Functional Ladder)
A functional ladder installation made of toilet paper and wooden dowels, held up by a steel bar. Capable of holding up to 300 pounds. Exploring the difficulty of growth in faith.
Chautari
An installation created in honor of the Nepali people and that speaks to the weakness of an individual and the strength in community.
Cords of Three prototype
The beginning of my adventures with toilet paper, the origin of the technique, and it’s meaning to me.
destruction series
Worth (coronation Robe)
A garment made out of toilet paper, commenting on the fragility of worth.
Placement of Worth (Robe Destruction)
A performance piece commenting on the fragility of misplaced worth and the freedom found when it is properly placed.
Shelter (Umbrella)
A toilet paper umbrella created in thinking about shelter and security.
Exposure (Umbrella Destruction)
The destruction of Shelter (Umbrella). Done in meditation of false security.
Comfort (Bunny)
A toilet paper rabbit created in thinking about comfort.
Settling (Bunny Destruction)
The destruction of Comfort (Bunny). Done in meditation on things clung to for comfort.
Transformation Series
Untitled (Toilet Paper Veil)
A toilet paper wedding veil created in thinking about transformation.
Untitled (Wedding Arch)
A wooden arch and toilet paper hanging built for a wedding.
Toilet Paper Samples
Toilet Paper Sample 1
Small samples of toilet paper depicting different techniques used within my work.
Toilet Paper Sample 3
Small samples of toilet paper depicting different techniques used within my work.
Toilet Paper Sample 2
Small samples of toilet paper depicting different techniques used within my work.