A fascination with the dead despite commonly-held acknowledgement of death as a taboo subject has inspired Kevin William Reed's creations. His pieces communicate a sense of awe and wonder in the presence of death, but also an understanding of the aesthetic and utilitarian value of "dead" things. By re-appropriating found materials - household waste, construction materials, and once-natural materials like wood - Reed's creations allow these "dead things" to experience new life. Reed's work is not explicitly tied to the modern theme of sustainability, but rather a necessity for reuse in order to communicate both the history and new future of "dead things".
Two of Kevin William Reed's pieces will be featured in Amplify Action, including 'Vertebraic', below.
Materials:
Kevin William Reed | Vertebraic | 2011 | acrylic and pleather on found wood | 24" x 67"
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