Reaching

Medium: Plaster clay strips, construction paper, fishing wire, hot glue, scotch tape, newspaper, nails on canvas 

Size: 9 x 12 x 13 inches

Intention

Inspired by previous work this piece emphasizes the longing for change seen in the imagery used. The butterflies in this piece represent change and transitioning into a new life. The butterfly cutouts are hung using fishing wire between the casts of my own hands to convey the idea of the desire to create change within myself. The hands were placed in this position to seem as if they were attempting to catch the butterflies, therefore, to emphasize the idea of the longing to change.