To Make A House A Home

1995

11 x 7 x 18 in.  Mixed Media Sculpture: text, crochet needles, one penny, plexiglas, stained wood. This piece is an homage to women’s work and confronts the idea of ‘home’ vs. ‘house’. The text comes from the book ‘A Woman’s Wage’ by Alice Kessler-Harris.

View of the display, case, book, crochet needles, and penny at the bottom

View of the display, case, book, crochet needles, and penny at the bottom

  • View of the display, case, book, crochet needles, and penny at the bottom
  • The book seen from above
  • Close-up of the knitted lines of the book
  • Back view of the knitting