Being Nice and Doing Good in January
(Learn how to Be Nice and Do Good)
What can I win besides that good feeling deep in my soul?
Inspired by the dauggereotypes of the early 19th century, for this piece I paired a Polaroid emulsion transfer with copper that I patinated with acids and flame. I worked on this series from 2000 until the end of Polaroid’s production in 2008. Revisiting this piece reminds me how much I appreciate the varied and organic quality of the copper combined with the image. With only half a dozen of these original copper and Polaroid pieces left, and without the means to create more, looking through them again is like visiting old friends.
11"x14"x1.5", Polaroid emulsion transfer on patinated copper