SNAPSHOT of the Art World edited by David Ebony
Trish Tillman's Grooming Kit synthesizes eroticism with states of innocence by Louise E. Decoppet
"...Utilizing industrial materials, fetish objects, and tokens from girlhood, Tillman showcases metal studs, zippers, hankies, flesh lights, butt plugs with horsehair tails, and polished stiletto fingernails in tandem with bows, ice cream cones, a strawberry, a unicorn, and cartoon imagery..."
Remains (to be Seen)
Inspired by iconic and personal mementos of her late grandparents, Remains (to be Seen) distills memorabilia into geometric forms, transforming nostalgia into present-day symbols of ritual, rebellion, family and home. Known for her meticulously crafted sculptures, Tillman combines industrial materials with the aesthetics of punk rock, goth, fetish and kitsch to create a contemporary signature that hems together ideas of fashion, furniture, ornamentation and ritual objects.
Check out the exhibition catalog with essay by Melissa Messina