comfort objects
spring 2023
featured in shift group design exhibition
thomas p. kelly gallery,
loyola marymount university
sculptures rooted in the purpose of soothing, derived from places and experiences where one feels held. channeling these feelings of connection and safety into wearables that provide theoretical solutions to physical symptoms of anxiety. the exhibition showcases materials such as sand, sea glass, strawberries, received letters, and various textiles, all with ties to kind memories, people, and home.
one, (warmth)
put gloves on hands, as one does. light the candle for a warming effect.
two, (weight)
pull blanket over your body. take a nap, rest for a while.
three, (embrace)
slip arms through the sleeves. wrap your body in the comically long strings. tie a bow, make it look pretty.
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thomas p. kelly gallery,
loyola marymount university
sculptures rooted in the purpose of soothing, derived from places and experiences where one feels held. channeling these feelings of connection and safety into wearables that provide theoretical solutions to physical symptoms of anxiety. the exhibition showcases materials such as sand, sea glass, strawberries, received letters, and various textiles, all with ties to kind memories, people, and home.
one, (warmth)
put gloves on hands, as one does. light the candle for a warming effect.
two, (weight)
pull blanket over your body. take a nap, rest for a while.
three, (embrace)
slip arms through the sleeves. wrap your body in the comically long strings. tie a bow, make it look pretty.
one, (warmth)
put gloves on hands, as one does. light the candle for a warming effect.
textiles, wooden candle holders, polaroid photographs, wax
put gloves on hands, as one does. light the candle for a warming effect.
textiles, wooden candle holders, polaroid photographs, wax
two, (weight)
pull blanket over your body. take a nap, rest for a while.
textiles, ribbon, sand, received letters, found trinkets and charms
pull blanket over your body. take a nap, rest for a while.
textiles, ribbon, sand, received letters, found trinkets and charms
three, (embrace)
slip arms through the sleeves. wrap your body in the comically long strings. tie a bow, make it look pretty.
lace arm wraps, gelli prints, polaroid photographs, sea glass
slip arms through the sleeves. wrap your body in the comically long strings. tie a bow, make it look pretty.
lace arm wraps, gelli prints, polaroid photographs, sea glass
