The Surreal Deal

Even as a teen, I was immediately drawn to a number of the Dadaist's works which seemed to be based in irony and humor. I'm drawn to such things still. There's something about taking the starch out of something people stare at in museums and galleries I find satisfying. In fact, I feel I'm most successful (from a self-satisfying perspective) when I create something droll, whimsical, or slightly absurd. I know that confuses some folks because, well, "...isn't art supposed to be serious?" Gosh, I hope not. I've always felt I was born a hundred years too late. So, a few years back, I put together a few items which were influenced by some who genuinely broke the rules the first time.

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Vexed

Oedipus Cup

Nimble Tines

Lock

It's San Andreas's Fault

Furnace

The Portable Keyboard

Wall Mounted Restraint

Anti-Inflation

Museum Item: Writing Implement

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And, among early influences:

Bicycle Wheel / Marcel Duchamp / 1913

Cadeau (Gift) / Man Ray / 1921

Object / Meret Oppenheim / 1936