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In 1982 I began a series of
suspended sculptures called
"VESTS." These were the size
of real clothing, but not
intended to be actually worn.
Most of these were reversible
and could be displayed either
way.
I was a young mother at that
time, and many of the works
(such as Kaboom!Vest and
Vroom-Vroom! Vest) were
inspired by my young son and
the gender divide found in toy
store aisles.
Others were inspired by social,
environmental and political
issues of the time.
suspended sculptures called
"VESTS." These were the size
of real clothing, but not
intended to be actually worn.
Most of these were reversible
and could be displayed either
way.
I was a young mother at that
time, and many of the works
(such as Kaboom!Vest and
Vroom-Vroom! Vest) were
inspired by my young son and
the gender divide found in toy
store aisles.
Others were inspired by social,
environmental and political
issues of the time.
| VESTS |
| At Last a Vest for John (Front and back views) Plastic Dolls, vinyl, rubber 1982 |
| Kaboom! Vest (Front, back, and detail of inside) Fabric, Plastic toys and decorations, chenille wire 1983 |
| Vroom-Vroom! Vest (Front and back views) Fabric, Toy cars, zipper 1984 |
| Masters of the Universe (Front, back, and inside) Fabric, vinyl, plastic toys, rubber fishing worms, spray paint. 1985 |
| I-40 Corridor (Front and back views) Fabric, metal toy, wire. 1986 |
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Ann Rowles
Mixed Media Sculpture
Mixed Media Sculpture