Weapons of Mass Destruction
Lucia Douglas Gallery, Bellingham, WA
2005
As part of my ongoing attempt to overthrow the Industrial Revolution by subverting its tools of mass production, I used a computerized embroidery machine to make this series of statements on America at War. I also use ancient and modern blacksmithing techniques to make non-functional weaponry.
A Lot of Beer
Embroidery on found hankie
16” x 16”
I Was In The House
Embroidery on found hankie
16” x 16”
Money In The Bank
Embroidery on found hankie
Size
You Gotta Dance
Embroidery on found hankie
16” x 16”
I Used To Think
Embroidery on found hankie
16” x 16”
The Way I Always Do
Embroidery on found hankie
16” x 16”
Sometimes When I Drink Too Much
Embroidery on found hankie
16” x 16”
Back Pocket
Embroidery on found hankie
16” x 16”
Quantity
Embroidery on found hankie
16” x 16”
Diamond Handled Revolver
forged steel and rhinestones
12” x 5”
Burp Gun
forged steel and rhinestones
22” x 12”
Ray Gun
forged and fabricated stainless steel
14” x 8”
Dueling Pistol
forged and fabricated stainless steel
18” x 8”
Dueling Pistol
forged and fabricated stainless steel
18” x 8”
Bikini Atoll
Embroidery and Inkjet on fabric
20” x 20”
In The Dark Your Brain Glows
Embroidery and Inkjet on fabric
20” x 20”
Devil's Crowbar
Embroidery and Inkjet on fabric
20” x 20”
The Beauty of Our Weapons
Embroidery and Inkjet on fabric
20” x 20”
Golden Bullets
Embroidery and Inkjet on fabric
20” x 20”
True Love Scarf (pink)
Embroidery and Inkjet on fabric
20” x 20”
3 Scarves
Embroidery and Inkjet on fabric
20” x 20”
Conquest Pillows
Embroidery on fabric
each 9” x 12”
Afghanistan Pillow
Embroidery on fabric
9” x 12”
Iran Pillow
Embroidery on fabric
9” x 12”
Iraq Pillow
Embroidery on fabric
9” x 12”
WMD Pillow
Embroidery on fabric
9” x 12”
Superhero Pillows
Embroidery on fabric
9” x 12”
Bill Pillow
Embroidery on fabric
9” x 12”
Condi Pillow
Embroidery on fabric
9” x 12”
Hillary Pillow
Embroidery on fabric
9” x 12”
Rummy Pillow
Embroidery on fabric
9” x 12”
Saddam Pillow
Embroidery on fabric
9” x 12”
W Pillow
Embroidery on fabric
9” x 12”