Sins and Sorrows is a new body of work featuring assemblages, sculpture and photography and explores the darkness of self-harm and depression. People who hurt themselves often believe they deserve punishment. While not exclusive to Christianity, the concept of suffering, and contrition, in order to atone for one?s sins is a fundamental precept. With a loose nod towards Christianity?s concept of sin, I decided to express my own take on the Deadly Sins. Some are performative and pertain to my personal experiences, while others relate explicitly to current events. While each sin is distinct, the grouping of sins is meant to be interpreted as one piece, expressing how the manufactured nature of sin is incorporated in the fabric of our lives. Some works are tongue in cheek, with a lighter look at sin, suicide and sex.
