Fragility
2015
Resin, ceramic (terra sigillata), wood, acrylic
23" x 36" x 17"
I have revisited the classic game of checkers in a way that gives new meaning to the pieces. While all pieces are utilized in carrying out the elongated version of the game, only half of them have the potential to break or deteriorate throughout the process. The surface treatment on the ceramic pieces mimics the plastic texture of the resin casted ones in an effort to make the player reconsider the material and its fragility. Though one team is more stable than the other, both participate equally in playing the game.
My adaption of checkers represents the larger experience of the disabled population participating in recreational activities. The pieces are larger and more tactile so that individuals lacking fine motor skills are able to grasp them. My choice to elongate the board, and to include more pieces, reflects the preciousness of the one-on-one time I have with the children that I work with.
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