Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Matthew Amey

"A glass of water" 
 2011
Metal, glass and water
9.5' x 1' x 1'

The glass, filled with fresh water, is just out of arms reach and creates a sense of longing for a cool, refreshing drink. Without water we would not survive and this piece represents our limited supply of fresh water. By placing the glass high above the viewer they immediately assume a pose which suggests reverence for what is upon the pedestal. Seeing the un-reachable glass of water gives the viewer a sense of wanting what they can not have (or reach).