In 2010 I dreamed I was in a horrible car crash. When I woke up I could not believe it was not real. From then on I began obsessively studying real car crash photos: Material to replicate each accident with hand-destroyed toy cars and a large format camera. Each car sits on a white background and contains only one car. In addition, the photographs were enlarged to 20x30". In this manner, the viewer is forced to examine the detail of the damage from the outside. I hope the work brings up questions of interpreting and of coping with destruction.
Porsche 914 "1980: I get scared just thinking about it." Orange County, California
2010 / 30x40" Inkjet Print of Manipulated Matchbox Car
Dodge Charger "Late model Charger vs train: Charger didn't do so well, burst into flames." Cleveland, Ohio
2010 / 30x40" Inkjet Print of Manipulated Greenlight Collectible Car
Lotus Elise "Too many beers and a light night in town."
2010 / 30x40" Inkjet Print of Manipulated Matchbox Car
Acura Integra "Racing collision at 90+ mph."
2010 / 30x40" Inkjet Print of Manipulated Johnny Lightning Die-Cast Car
Ford Mustang "On August 9th, I wrecked my car." Blue Island, Illinois
2010 / 30x40" Inkjet Print of Manipulated Matchbox Car
VW W12 Concept "T-boned." New Hampshire
2010 / 30x40" Inkjet Print of Manipulated Matchbox Car
Austin Mini "Head on collision with BMW Mini." Luxembourg
2010 / 30x40" Inkjet Print of Manipulated Matchbox Car
Lotus Europa "Fully restored, hit on first day out." Ellicott City, Maryland
2010 / 30x40" Inkjet Print of Manipulated Matchbox Car
Porsche Carrera "Engine caught on fire and burst into flames." Martinez, California
2010 / 30x40" Inkjet Print of Manipulated Matchbox Car