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Tools of Intimidation: For Little Hands & Little Minds

3D / Sculpture

3D / Sculpture

Tools of Intimidation: For Little Hands & Little Minds

Tools of Intimidation: For Little Hands & Little Minds

2018, cotton, thread, dollhouse handcuffs, dollhouse gun, miniature copy of Trump corporation cease and desist letter to the NY Times

VIP (Very Important Penis)

VIP (Very Important Penis)

2018, Gold over bronze, gold chain, gold charm, 4.5 x 2.5 x 8"

VIP (Very Important Penis) detail

VIP (Very Important Penis) detail

2017, Gold over bronze, gold chain, gold charm, 4.5 x 2.5 x 8"

Vagina Dentata Purse

Vagina Dentata Purse

2002, hand sewn, hand dyed velvet, wire, shaped shells, spring loaded purse frame, 10 x 14 x 7". Functional purse.

Vagina Dentata Purse, closed

Vagina Dentata Purse, closed

Fertilization Purse

Fertilization Purse

2001, hand sewn velvet, satin, fake pearls, embroidery, spring loaded purse frame, 5 x 9 x 5”

Fertilization Purse, side view

Fertilization Purse, side view

Bleed.

Bleed.

2001, dyed & shaped vintage leather gloves, 13 x 4 x 3.5”

Defense Mechanism Coat

Defense Mechanism Coat

2001, Velvet, hand quilted and embroidered with all the major veins & arteries of the body, batting, and wool coat with 150 lbs. roofing nails pushed through the surface,  45 x 28 x 12”. Belger Family Foundation collection, Kansas City.

Defense Mechanism Coat (detail)

Defense Mechanism Coat (detail)

Summer Night Breeze Dress

Summer Night Breeze Dress

2001, hand painted silk organza, hand cut organza leaves, machine embroidery, fan. Hung suspended from monofilament, with a wall-mounted fan high above to create flutter.

(Some) Penises I have Known

(Some) Penises I have Known

2000, wood and acrylic, 9 x 13 x 4”, Martyn J. Forrester collection, London

"(Some) Penises I have Known" (back)

"(Some) Penises I have Known" (back)

"(Some) Penises I have Known" (detail)

"(Some) Penises I have Known" (detail)

"(Some) Penises I have Known" (detail)

"(Some) Penises I have Known" (detail)

Love Object For A Future Trophy Hunter

Love Object For A Future Trophy Hunter

2014, embroidery & beading on found plush animal, sheet, pillowcase, pillow , 22 x 25 x 15”
 

Love Object For A Future Trophy Hunter (detail)

Love Object For A Future Trophy Hunter (detail)

Readymade: Brass, With Lock

Readymade: Brass, With Lock

2014, 13 x 6 x 3, brass lock, chain, cast High Density Polyethylene. This piece was conceived in response to a call for readymade art, and was exhibited in the 2014 "Readymade" exhibition at the American University Museum.

Paranoia Purse

Paranoia Purse

2004, military surplus metal ammo can, googly eyes, black silk velvet interior lining, 7 x 11 x 3.75" (working photos)

Paranoia Purse (open)

Paranoia Purse (open)

All Images are © Kate Kretz