Red States, Blue States, Both a Promise a Silver Lining / 2006

 

Red States Blue States combines a number of the elements I like. Using torn cardboard exposing the corrugation and using colored cardboard, with the addition of silver lined heavy paper cans and particle board I-beams to make a statement about politics. The colors come from packaging we all see and think nothing about. Sounds like politics. The corrugated interior has the strength that holds the cardboard together. Exposing the insides is always fascinating. You get to see what makes up the facade of strength. As for The silver lined cans, we’ve all heard promises not to be