Constructions
Taken as a whole, “Constructions” are half-paintings, half-sculptures, inspired by text which is visible but often hidden. The first “constructions” originated in Japan (1986-1989), were inspired by the demolition of a friend’s traditional Japanese home. The night before, Chaussette gathered: everyday Japanese objects, sliding windows and doors, ceremonial altars or sanbos, etc. These objet trouve were turned into a series of works for an exhibition, re-inventing a new visual language about Japanese life from the viewpoint of a foreigner.
Seeing is Believing (installation), 2017-2018; Mixed media with Buddha, books, ceramic mobile; 30 x 51 x 5 inches (76.2 x 129.54 x 12.7 cm)
Visionary, 2017; Gouache, paint, pencil on clay board, ivy, light, motor, eyeglasses; 6” x 6” x 24,” 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm x 60.96 cm
Zeitgeist 1, 2014; Gouache, pencil, washi, clapboard, ceramic bed, lights and flash drive with audio and text (interior); 36” x 36” x 48,” 91.44 cm x 121.92 cm
Chayim, 2015-2019; Gouache and pencil, text, lights on clayboard, archival gloves and necklace (verso) embedded story, lights; 36” x 14” x 1,” 91.44 cm x 35.56 cm x 2.54 cm
Floors I have Crossed, 2017; Photomontage, colored pencil on paper; 36” x 28,”91.44 cm x 71.12cm
Beloved, 2013; Oil on panel, mirror, ribbon, glitter; 12” x 24,” 30.48 cm x 60.96 cm
Epic, or Ode to William the Conqueror, 2017; Photomontage on canvas, Swarovski crystals, thread; 28” x 36,” 71.12 cm x 91.44 cm
Hasamu, or Pinch or Pinched, Japan 1988; Oil on archival abacus, sanbo altar and cover of a Japanese brush box; 11” x 8” x 10,” 27.94 cm x 20.32 x 25.4 cm
Shinjinrui, or New Breed, Japan 1988; Japanese pilgrim’s bamboo hat or Ohenro, gesso, oil; 17” x 7,” 43.18 cm x 17.78 cm