The Story of Fred

This collection represents Fred’s journey from creation to existence to evolution: a camisole unitard as secret code, mutual understanding, and love found and lost. The series appeared as a collection for the first time at the torn eye doe tornado show at Concept Saves on December 13, 2019.

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The Creation of Fred

Second in the Fred Series, this sculpture introduces the viewer to Fred, a black camisole so named in a lovers’ communication, a secret code for intimacy and unity.

Fred's Naming

To be viewed third in the series, this painting illustrates the pathway to Fred having a name. What is this item of clothing? Not just a camisole, but a reflection of a deep connection coupled with desire. Between lovers, the want of a code word to reflect those feelings. “I want Fred,” one asks the other, and they both know it is a request for that bond in chemistry.

Portrait of Fred

This photo collage printed on aluminum is the fourth work in the Fred series. Each image is slightly different, yet the same, large and unmistakably intended to be seen up close, inviting the viewer into this world of intimacy.

A Slice of Fred

Fifth in the series, this photo collage printed directly on glass literally reflects Fred halved and turned upside down when the bond between lovers terminates.

Memoire

Second to last in the series, this piece is painted with backwards layers, seen from the opposite side of a recycled window. Fred must exist in the days behind, seen by outsiders looking in. Fred lingers, but is out of grasp, not to be called upon again.

Letter to Fred

Sixth in the series, this print on glass adhere, framed on a recycled window, captures love in print: a love letter, honoring a relationship and intimacy despite parting ways. Fred connects with the letter physically, holding close the thoughts that created it, and equally mourns the words that destroy it.

Reinventing Fred

This print on copper styrene is the last piece in the series. It is a snapshot moment, the first time Fred reappears after healing. Destined to no longer be Fred, but instead just a piece of clothing among others, existing once again in a world of fashion.