Escape
2020
Resin, Paper, Plastic, Twine
24" x 36"
Escape is a mobile sculpture that represents the impact of Coronavirus on humanity. The sculpture consists of four tiny people on four birds suspended from a hoop that symbolizes the four corners of the world. The mobile illustrates the idea of "escape" or "flight" from the virus, which is depicted in the center. The scene also suggests that the figures are escaping the harsh realities of the pandemic by going into a "flight of fancy."
Each bird and person are connected with a red ribbon, which symbolizes blood and represents the ties that bind all humans together. The spread of Coronavirus is linked to our connections with one another, and escaping the virus requires the participation of everyone. This highlights the fact that we all affect each other.