Mixed Media, Dimensions Variable, 2004
The Contraband series is a collection of sculptures made out of items whose possession, sale, use, and/or transportation across state or international borders is illegal. Each object is encased in a plastic bottle with a label identifying the contents. The bottles are then sealed with red shrink wrap. The series includes the following items:
- Methamphetamine Precursors (ephedrine and red phosphorus)
- 1 Marijuana Cigarette
- Human Remains
- Lock Picking Tools
- 1 Crocodile Skin Watchband
- Hallucinogenic Mushroom Spores
- 6 12 Gauge Shotgun Shells
- Telephone Wiretap Equipment
- Drug Paraphernalia
- 5 Cuban Cigars
- 2 oz. Homemade Liquor
- 1 Switchblade Knife
- 1 Police Badge
- Cheetah Fur
- Counterfeit Merchandise (Louis Vuitton scarf)
- Elephant Ivory
- Class “C” Fireworks
- Child Pornography
- $100 Counterfeit Currency
- Telephone “Red Box”
- Stolen Property (Mercedes Benz hood ornament)
- 1 CD Containing Pirated Audio Recordings
- 1 Electric Stun Gun
- 1 Pair Brass Knuckles
