BUTTONS
My father was a real sucker for a construction site. One minute we’d be headed out to a movie and the next, we’d be pulled over watching a Caterpillar tractor at work, Dad provided a running commentary as my brothers and I sulked in the back seat. I guess his excitement must have worn off on me, because to this day, I still brake for construction sites, marveling at the grace of bulldozers and excavators in action.
“Opposites Attract-Blue Halo” 8 x 4 x 10in, Tonka toy, organza, buttons, 2021
“Opposites Attract-Red Halo” 8 x 4 x 10in, Tonka toy, organza, buttons 2021
"Pearly Queen-Dozer" 11 x 18 x 8in, vintage Tonka, wire mesh, buttons, 2019
"Pearly Queen-Dump Truck" 11 x 18 x 8in, vintage Tonka, wire mesh, buttons, 2019
"Pearly Queen-Excavator" 11 x 18 x 8in, vintage Tonka, wire mesh, buttons, 2019
"Yellow Diesel" 18 x 16 x 9in, diesel can, netting, organza, buttons, 2021
"Blue Kerosene" 16 x 8 x 9.5in., kerosene can, netting, buttons, 2021
"Red Gasoline" 16 x 8 x 9in, gasoline can, netting, organza, buttons, 2020
“Oriolette” 21 x 19 x13in manipulated gas can, organza, buttons 2021
“Nanday” 18 x 13 x 7in manipulated jug, organza, buttons 2021
“Red-Nose Scout” plastic bottle, organza, buttons 2021
“Red-Circle Scout” 15 x 11 x 3in plastic bottle, organza, buttons 2021
“Mildew Remover” 10 x 5 x 5in , plastic bottle, organza, buttons 2021
"Catsup", "Limeaway", "Spotter", "Mustard", "Elmer’s", and "Bleach", various sizes, plastic bottles, netting, buttons, 2021