Nails puncture the canvas board challenging the idea of a traditional painting surface and
contributing added surface and dimensionality to the piece. A caricature-like portrayal of
myself in conjunction with an absent mouth draws attention to the seemingly out of place nails
which act as a protective barrier between myself and others. A self-diagnosed introvert, I often
find it difficult to connect socially. The physical exertion of piercing nails through the board
mimicked the difficulty encountered when bringing myself to utter a few words in an
uncomfortable social situation. By filling a balloon full of red house paint and smashing it on
the mouth of nails, I was able to physically illustrate the mental and physical strain that can
accompany a simple social obligation.
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