Reclaimed enamel paint, poplar stretcher
40” x 35” x 3.75”

This piece was created using reclaimed house paint that was poured, spread, dried, stretched, and stapled to a poplar stretcher. Then it was activated further using a heat gun and applied pressure to exaggerate the appearance of gravity affecting the material.

For the second heat test exploration, the piece was placed horizontally on stools to face down. Heat and pressure were applied to the backside to stretch the piece towards the floor.

After the heat was applied, it was hung back on the wall. With time, the piece reacts to gravity and sags until it’s settled.