Shauna Gentile
Talking To A Brick Wall
Air-dry clay, Ink, Gouache paint, Wood, Yarn.
10" x 5" x 4"
Kay Sanden Kolheffer
Silenced
Air Dry Clay, Wood, Paint, Colored Pencil
10" x 12" x 4"
Katie Speakman
A Cultural Conversation on Elderly Care
Air dry clay, wood, acrylic paint, chalk pastels, and colored pencil.
Both sculptures approx. 6" x 4" x 2"
The sculptures create a space for conversation about elderly care in different cultures. On the left, is "America," who is clothed in a deconstructed American flag pattern. She sits atop the cold architecture of an American nursing home. On the right, "India," who is clothed in a deconstructed Indian flag pattern. India sits atop a brightly painted village home, whose doorway is cheerfully draped with flowers and whose windows and doors are invitingly open. American is placed on gray form, depicting a structure not as inviting, perhaps reminiscent of an institution. America has a slightly lowered head, while India's head is proudly erect. This contrast depicts the difference between the pride India places on the elderly, verses how the elderly are overlooked in America.
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