Epic, or Ode to William the Conqueror, 2017

Photomontage on canvas, Swarovski crystals, thread, 28” x 36,” 71.12 cm x 91.44 cm

“Epic or Ode to William the Conqueror”’ addresses the experience of crossing both borders and cultures. It also recalls William the Conqueror’s travels to England which resulted in French becoming a major fixture in the English language. ‘Epic’ focuses on the single most common denominator between all cultures: going to the toilet. Both works: ‘Epic’ and “Floors I Have Crossed” were created during Chaussette’s most extensive travels in Europe to date.

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