I am an artist living and working in Chicago, IL.
I collaborate with Charles Roderick as Hideous Beast.
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Retreat
2011 (in progress)
concrete, tubing, funnels, wood
A single-person bunker constructed at Harold Arts in Chesterhill, OH. There is a buried “talk tube” connecting the bunker to the porch of the main building.
More information and images at
http://www.hideousbeast.com/projects/retreat/
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International Ground-to-Air Signal Codes: Not Understood
2011
wood, paint, concrete, light
72” x 72” x 72”
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Survival Kit
2010
wood, plexi-glass, mess kit, emergency camp stove, fuel pellets, flint and striker, compass, whistle, magnifying glass, matches, fishing line, hooks, thread, needles, snare wire, water purifying tablets, led light, various medical supplies
36” x 36” x 6”
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Live
2010
wood, carpet, video monitor, video cameras, wireless transmitters, rf modulator, emergency battery chargers, lamp, slim jims, water, five-gallon bucket, toilet paper, back pack, sleeping bag
72” x 72” x 72”
A door allows entry to the sculpture. Inside are a few essentials as well as a monitor that displays three views: the two gallery entrances and a distant horizon.
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Survival School
2010 and ongoing
An installation and series of workshops investigating themes of survival. Project information at http://www.hideousbeast.com/projects/survivalschool/
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ODDJOBS
2009 and ongoing
We provide assistance to other artists. Project information at http://www.hideousbeast.com/projects/oddjobs/
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Our Air Hockey
modified air hockey table, bicycles, blowers
2009
A bicycle-powered air hockey table
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Leisure Library
2008
manuals, candy boxes
A selection of self-published manuals that give instructions for producing a variety of social events and activities. Project information at http://www.hideousbeast.com/projects/leisure/
We hosted a series of events based on a few of the manuals as part of a residency at InCUBATE in Chicago, IL
http://www.hideousbeast.com/projects/incubate/
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Public Amplifier
battery-powered speakers, paint, audio cables
2008
A number of speakers installed in public locations around New York City. Users could plug in a portable audio device and share their music with others. Project information at http://www.hideousbeast.com/projects/publicamplifier/
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Field Test: Temporary Services Product Placement
2008
A recreation of Temporary Services Product Placement according to the guidelines given at http://www.temporaryservices.org/product_placement.pdf
Project information at http://www.hideousbeast.com/projects/fieldtest/
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Field Test: N55 SHOP
2007
A recreation of N55’s SHOP according to the guidelines given at http://www.n55.dk/MANUALS/SHOP/SHOP.html
Project information at http://www.hideousbeast.com/projects/fieldtest/
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Mini Movie Fest
events, guide book
2004 and ongoing
Screenings of short, low-quality videos. More information at http://www.hideousbeast.com/projects/mmf/
Escape from the City
2006
wood, paint, casters, dvd players, lcd projector, lcd monitor, synchronized dvds
Television powered by a portable generator maintained by the artist monitored by a wireless video camera powered by a solar array charged by museum spotlights
2006
television, portable generator, gasoline, 2-stroke engine oil, extension cords, wireless video camera, wireless video receiver, DC-AC inverter, 12-volt battery, solar panel
N55 LAND at Allerton Park
2005
steel cairn, guide book
A proposal to set aside an area within Allerton Park, Monticello, IL as part of N55’s project LAND, as described at http://www.n55.dk/MANUALS/LAND/LAND.html
