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Wannabes is a series I've worked on for a number of years. The images often come from found snapshots of people posing with their pets or farm animals and are generally combined with images I have taken of taxidermy animals. Sometimes I scan doll clothes into the computer, Barbie clothes being my favorite, and I dress the taxidermy animals in these outfits. The title Wannabes addresses our urge to create lives and stories for animals that represent our own desires.

I have chosen to apply the images to vintage plates to reference the traditional commemorative plate. Each image is printed on a waterslide decal that is archival, smudge proof, waterproof, and fade resistant, and sealed onto the plate. The plates can be used to serve dry food and can be washed with mild soap and water. My favorite use for them is as a traditional commemorative plate hanging on the wall.

The plates are vintage and at times have chips and small cracks, but I consider these imperfections part of the concept of the photograph.

Wannabes series has been exhibit nationally in a number of venues. If you are interested in a vita you may access one at this page: http://impurevessels.com/home.html and click on "resume."

Also visit my concrete vessels shop http://impurevessels.etsy.com

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