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Nightmare's Resolution

2005
Dobbin Mill papers, human hair, archival inkjet image and text, ink; text by artist
Dustpan: 15" x 10" x 2.5"; Slipcase of books: 1" x 2.5" x 4"
Series of 2

Fourth in the dustpan series, this book object takes on an actual nightmare. A handmade paper dustpan is covered with text, images and hair. A tiny wrap case holds four volumes, with texts that try to resolve an underlying event: the artist's father is killed in a dream. By writing what transpired, the complexities of a woman's feelings for her father are approached, reflected upon and finally, accepted. Each book repeats the dream sequence by printing the edited version from the previous volume along with hand written editing and commentary, until acceptance can be found.

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