Sean Doll
O Lord, 2007
thread, fabric, stuffing, cloth
This piece is about the level of comfort that comes with a belief. The bears have no identity; they are pure, simple beings with hopes of something greater. The bears are hand stitched, making me their creator. Their hope of a heaven after death leaves them content but has ultimately taken away their ability to think for themselves. A child plays puppet master over his collection of teddy bears much like a preacher would influence his church congregation. This idea of losing oneself in order to gain a sense of security is of great interest to me. The piece questions every individuals self conflict between actual beliefs and mere hopes.
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