Too Heavy to Fly - 2021

Materials: Vintage Plastic Toy China Cabinet, Brass Plate, Metal and Glass Beads, Paper, National Geographic Page, Chain, Acrylic Paint, Plastic, Pipe Cleaner

Size: 10" x 10" x 3"

I was thinking about the impact of material things and how once they’re acquired they can be an impediment to a person’s life. My parents were hoarders to the extent that I think having so many things just weighed them down and prevented them from doing some things they would have like to have done: move from a declining neighborhood, travel, etc.