I see these (absent) presents as barometers of optimism or pessimism, like half glasses of water. This project is an exploration of art's supposed ineffable quality.

Images

1. Linked Gold Present, 2007, paper, 153" x 9" x 9"
2. Chrome Present, 2007, balsa wood and paper, 9" x 21" x 20"
3. Stacked Orange Present, 2007, balsa wood and paper, 53" x 27" x 27"
4. Stacked Red and White Present, 2007, balsa wood and paper, 78" x 14" x 14"
5. Gold Present, 2007, balsa wood and paper, 22" x 18" x 18"
6. Green Present, 2007, balsa wood and paper, 18" x 22" x 16"
7. Light Blue Present, 2007, paper, 4" x 10" x 16"
8. Transparent Present, 2007, acetate, 9" x 10" x 10"
9. White Present, 2007, balsa wood and paper, 14" x 18" x 12"
10. Blue Present, 2007, paper, 3" x 8" x 12"