Pulled

2024

10.5 X 4.5 X 4.5, 13.375 X 7 X 7, 16 X 8 X 8, 18.75 X 9.5 X 9.5 Inches

Soft sculpture; embroidered, appliquéd, and quilted; Fabrics, wire, embroidery floss, and quilt batting

Pulled represents anxiety. The matryoshka doll, originating in Russia, symbolizes fertility, family, and motherhood. Bubble gum serves as a playful mask, a coping mechanism for anxiety. Pairing these symbols creates a depiction of make-believe maternal love shaped by capitalism, which continuously pressures individuals to conform to societal expectations, ultimately leading to anxiety. The nesting dolls inside reflect the cyclical nature of overthinking and the perpetuation of anxious thoughts.