respire
found and edited air pillow packaging, breath
61 x 15 x 15 inches
2020

verb (used without object) 1 - to inhale and exhale air for the purpose of maintaining life; breathe. 2 - to breathe freely again, after anxiety, trouble, etc.

216 cubic inches @ 38°15'21N 85°45'05W
expanded polystyrene beads sewn with nylon thread
6 inch cube
2013

This piece consumes and defines a particular 216 cubic inches, titled according to its present location. It is constructed of foam beads sewn individually, with the filament emerging from the corners to hang the piece. When lit from above, the suspending filament is invisible.

mail (hauberk)
bubbles cut from bubble wrap, aluminum wire, polyolefin heat shrink tubing, metal findings
36 x 48 x 14 inches
2011

Bubble wrap is a pliable transparent plastic material commonly used for packing fragile items. Regularly spaced, protruding air-filled hemispheres (bubbles) provide cushioning for precious or breakable items.


Mail or chain mail is a type of armor consisting of small metal rings linked together in a pattern to form a mesh. A hauberk is a shirt of mail armor.

Venus (anti-static)
anti-static packing peanuts, hot glue, air
65 inches tall
2006

Foam peanuts, also known as packing peanuts or packing noodles, are a common loose-fill packaging and cushioning material used to prevent damage to fragile objects. The pink variety has anti-static properties.

vessel
packing peanuts, hot glue
30 x 30 x 42 inches
1998

The first packing materials piece.