Title: A Simulacrum of Hope: Simulation of the Triumphal Entry of the Christ, 2009
Medium: silicone, glass eyes, synthetic hair, silicone paints, plastic, clothes, saddle.
Dimensions: 76”w x 96”h x 40”d (sculpture object with base and taxidermied donkey not pictured)
Performance Information:
The simulation took place on January 19, 2009, one day before the inauguration of President Obama, in Des Moines, Iowa, where His meteoric rise began. While onlookers waived palm branches, a motorcade consisting of 4 black SUVs, the sculpture affixed to a donkey, and secret service agents made the mile long triumphal entry which ended at the steps of the State of Iowa Capitol building. The sculpture will now be affixed to a taxidermied donkey (not pictured).
SEE VIDEO: Click to the next page to see a video of this performance.
Artist Statement about the Sculpture:
"The sculpture poses a question that relates to religious icons, social conventions, metaphysics, and the collective response of society in reaction to fearful and uncertain times. For me, it has much more to do with us members of the general public - as followers - than any leader granted power."
Medium: silicone, glass eyes, synthetic hair, silicone paints, plastic, clothes, saddle.
Dimensions: 76”w x 96”h x 40”d (sculpture object with base and taxidermied donkey not pictured)
Performance Information:
The simulation took place on January 19, 2009, one day before the inauguration of President Obama, in Des Moines, Iowa, where His meteoric rise began. While onlookers waived palm branches, a motorcade consisting of 4 black SUVs, the sculpture affixed to a donkey, and secret service agents made the mile long triumphal entry which ended at the steps of the State of Iowa Capitol building. The sculpture will now be affixed to a taxidermied donkey (not pictured).
SEE VIDEO: Click to the next page to see a video of this performance.
Artist Statement about the Sculpture:
"The sculpture poses a question that relates to religious icons, social conventions, metaphysics, and the collective response of society in reaction to fearful and uncertain times. For me, it has much more to do with us members of the general public - as followers - than any leader granted power."