Go West Young Man

2010
4’ h x 8’ w x 2’ d
mixed media assemblage
galvanized metal cans, pitchforks, plexiglass, straw, angle iron with lighting

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Go West Young Man represents courage, determination and drive. It’s about taking chances and throwing caution to the wind with the hopes of a more fulfilling life. Three galvanized waste cans formed by time and repetition are mounted on a backdrop of floating straw. Floating in each can is a rustic pitchfork which represents hard physical labor that pushes individuals to search for something more. As individuals, we search beyond our self-imposed confinement seeking to smash convention and routine. The interior is illuminated in a rich red patina, a representation of the west coast’s dramatic sunsets.