Pinned

Scene/Escena, San Francisco, California
December 11 - January 11 1999

scene/escena presents new work by San Francisco artist Amy Berk. Pinned is an installation of foam insulation objects resembling animals, rocks, and shapes which are meticulously punctured by silver sewing pins. These pink, nonfurry totems engage in a visual language which is beautifully absurd. The various groupings of pink foam shapes converge to form patterns and designs which are poignant, funny, and frightfully serious. Viewing the installation from above, these arranged clusters of foam, most under 12" in height, resemble projects which might be created in a retirement home craft room, but aren't. Pinned creates a history of an imagined craft which positions itself within the memories of wisdom and warmth. - Jim Schatz