Linda Hesh is a DC area artist whose work considers
how people interact with each other, whether it's in the intimate relationship between two human beings, or in the ways we marginalize other people through social constructs. |
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Desolation Doorknob
Hangers and Mugs The “Desolation Series” is 8 statements of longing that are printed on doorknob hangers and coffee mugs. She puts the hangers on doors in residential and commercial neighborhoods. It’s as if the person behind the door were desolately calling out as you walk by. |
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The statements could be about
problems in a love affair, feeling dissatisfied at work, longing
for your neighborhood as it was, or even frustration with the government.
This artwork is about any type of relationship that results in a
broken trust, and the repetitious, unhappy confusion we feel as
we try to figure out what is happening. |
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WE WANT YOUR ART As Linda hangs these pieces on doorknobs, she photographs the doors and the different locations. If you found one of these in your neighborhood, or would like to buy your own set of 8 (for $25), you can become part of this group of work. Create you own art by photographing your installation of the hangers and upload your pictures to the contributors online gallery. |
| buy mugs and messenger bags | buy doorknob hangers |
Hesh also puts the 8 statements on mugs. These
are done in 2 styles- as large type that shouts as it wraps around
the mug and in small, quiet blue type. She stacks these in piles
of various sizes to put in store windows or people’s kitchens.
These are also for sale, for your own installations or to get a
message out to someone. |