Drama, is a piece which examines the aspect of a persons own daily interactions of the superficial and unnecessary, "drama," in their lives. The idea that we are surrounded by drama which we wish to at times cleanse ourselves of, is represented by the flowing water surrounded by faceless people in monitors reciting monologues that loop from various dramatic plays, ranging from Aurthur Miller's, All My Sons, to Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's, You Can't Take It With You. The effect of the piece becomes an assault on the senses specifically the auditory ones as the sound of water mixed with four different voices and conversations draws the viewer away from the piece. As one would hope to want to steer clear of drama, this reaction is a desired one.
Drama
September 2007
Pressure Treated Wood, Copper Piping, Water, Various Video Components
4'x5'x8'
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