Trying You On (2025)

Digital collage inspired by love in the time of consumer culture

I haven't been on the dating scene for 20+ years, but have been hearing about the current game with interest.

On 'the apps', one can swipe and chat and ghost and swipe some more, without much thought or investment. Kind of like holding a pair of pants in front of you at a mall, or quickly trying on a cute top, but then always moving on.

Speaking of pants by the way, the ones on the hanger in this piece are made of a photo of a red flower! I manipulated the public domain photograph for colour and cut it, and made some pretty cool pants, if I say so myself.

I am learning to see images beyond what they depict, as material, as a starting point. It is an exciting exercise!