Gregor's Room 

Materials-  Copy Paper, Water, Windsor Newton Inks (no tape or other adhesives used)

In Process Photo-Crib

In Process Photo-"Spray Painting" the Crib

Notes and Sketches for Gregor's Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gregor's View From His Crib- (Crib-9"X7.5"X6.5")- Copy Paper and Ink

Gregor With His Gold Framed "Photo" (Gregor-2.5"X3"X2.0")- Copy Paper and Ink

Gregor At Peace in His Room (Crib-9"X7.5"X6.5")- Copy Paper and Ink

Gregor Taking a Nap (Crib-9"X7.5"X6.5")- Copy Paper and Ink

Gregor on His Soft Couch (Crib-9"X7.5"X6.5")-
Copy Paper and Ink

Gregor’s Room, based on Kafka’s short story, “The Metamorphosis”, is presented in this installation as a struggle between innocence and the evils of the world.  The story presents Gregor as a gentle, pure character who wants to do what is right and to please all those around him.  I utilized themes of judgement and punishment that, in the story, allude to something bad or shameful that has happened in Gregor's household.  The door is the barrier between all that is bad outside of this room and the child-like innocence contained within the room.  Gregor is presented as a soft, stuffed animal who is only beginning to be infected by the evil of the world (as illustrated by the apple lodged in his back).  The colors chosen are bright and hopeful, but one could imagine the colors dulling and fading as Gregor loses hope and gains an awareness of the evil surrounding him.  The room is meant to be soft and comfortable, a place of refuge and safety.  In the story, Gregor clasps and fiercely protects a gold framed photo of a woman.  The "framed photo” here is of the Virgin Mary and is meant to represent Gregor’s great faith, although sadly misplaced, in those he loves and trusts.