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Frankensteinian

Love Letter to a Dark Tourist

Frankensteinian UK Art Museum Lexington, KY

In 2020, the University of Kentucky Art Museum celebrated the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's, FRANKENSTEIN by inviting artists and institutions to respond visually to the book's essence. 

Materials:

  • Snapping turtle found in a willow tree

  • 1940'2 Army blanket that swaddled multitudes

  • Flaming tutus from Barbara Ann's dance recitals

  • 232 of Aunt Mildred's handmade doilies

  • WillieB's satin comforter from the Everglades, now full of baby urine

  • Aunt Jessie Lou's Persian rug  that was trod upon by alligators

  • 83 single socks screaming for a second life as puppets.

  • Flannel nursing gown worn from 1984 (Madison) to 1997 (Emma)

  • Claire the goldfish that died of Ick

  • Mick Jefferies melted squash

  • Beaver, squirrel and rabbit faces, a 50th birthday gift

  • Guatemalan tree burls

  • Lagenarias gourds from Bob Morgan, 1997

  • 5 Pronghorn antelope jaw bones

  • African clawed frog from dumpster on Pleasant Stone

  • Cammie's nightgowns eaten by a nosey dog

  • Papa's Scottish golfing kilt

  • Cashmere hoodie from a disruptive relationship

  • Hairball with toothpaste cap and rusted barrette, 1998

  • Baby doll rescued for acetone cleaning

  • Options for body parts revealing a wide range of vulnerabilities​​​​

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