Wood, Paint, Acrylic, Lightbulb
66” x 40” x 36”
“Leveler, We (Were) All the Same,” can only be accessed through a willingness to expose oneself inside the sculpture. An ominous coffin-like exterior asks the viewer to place their faces into opposing openings to engage in an act of vulnerability...a confessional. In doing so, participants are transported into an intimate, colorful abyss. “Leveler, we (were) all the same” challenges the notion that appearances alone can dictate understanding.
Within this interior realm, participants are at eye level with one another, fostering a sense of equality and a shared moment of connection. This eye-level encounter transports viewers back to the simplicity and innocence of childhood, where perspectives are unburdened by societal expectations and biases. Within the walls are vibrant color-blocked paintings reminiscent of Rorschach blot tests, offering a canvas for unfiltered interpretation. Viewers are free to project their own perceptions onto the abstract imagery, unencumbered by external context, creating a portal where perceptions are malleable and diverse.
Because each participant can’t see their own pattern, the other side needs to describe what they see.Through this interactive encounter, participants are not only observers but active contributors to the evolving narrative within the sculpture. “Leveler, we (were) all the same” creates an environment where individuals can rediscover the delight of looking beyond the surface and, in doing so, find a shared language of color, play, and childlike wonder.