His Own Petard

2008

Lead, tin, nylon ripstop fabric, ribbon, fan

5’ x 5 1/2’ x 6’

The upended lead bust of a chemist anchors his form.  The fabric is inflated by a fan in the chest cavity, hoisting the figure by his own petard.

Additional work in this series:

• Geometries of Progress (Installation Views)
• Mme L.
• La Philosophe
• His Own Petard
• Dribble
• HighSchool Hook-Ups