SHOP SHOWS : ‘RACHEL TIMMINS’ – Quirk Gallery, Richmond (USA) – 3-27 Juill. 2012

SHOP SHOWS / RACHEL TIMMINS / July 3-27

Metamorphosis, mutation, otherness, comfort and building a place to belong are concepts that are prominently featured in my work and in how I choose to live my life. Modification has changed the way that I see myself and the way the rest of the world responds to my appearance. Many of my works include shiny surfaces, craft glitter and vibrant colors which are powerful ways of creating a spectacle and showing preciousness. Both the objects and the wearable pieces that I create allow both the viewer and the wearer to step into my place in this world. I use both humor and irony in order to create a push-pull feeling between the viewer and the pieces. In my current work, I try to show how our experiences can consume and change us into something that we never knew we could be.

Rachel Timmins « diamond » ring

Rachel Timmins – Squish Brooch One – 2012  spandex, thread, brass, powder coating, stainless steel

Rachel Timmins – Squish Brooch Two    2012  spandex, thread, polyester stuffing, brass, powder coating, stainless steel

Rachel Timmins – Comfort  2012 -   spandex, thread, polyester stuffing  13 x 13 x 1.5″ each

Rachel Timmins  Squish Brooch One    2012    spandex, thread, brass, powder coating, stainless steel

 

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