Portrait of the Body

Copper, enamel, graphite, cow hoof, pigmented ink, thread

2024

“Portrait of the Body” was an intuitive process with a goal to make an enameled raised form. Unintentionally, I started to see a portrait of myself…how on guard I can be in the world. Furthermore, the delicate figure in the scrimshaw displays innocence and curiosity. While creating temptation to open the fussy jar.