#benign masochism

moving into a XXtra new studio

I had the pleasure of Swiss painter,Olivier Mosset, visit my studio at Hunter to view the installation of the “Monochrome R-40” mound , in which is comprised of entirely XXtra Hot Cheetos, and “Eternal Flam(Ing Hot Cheetos)”, a video component of a burning Hot cheeto infinitely burning.

Mosset is mostly known for his monochromatic painting. As I further investigate the artificial food coloring Red 40, our discourse on the meditative act on looking at one thing at a time moved me deeply. This would be the first time I would install this work without the gold floor as a gesture towards the monochrome.

first iteration of Hot Cheetos (as seen at 13lbs) installation sketch at 205 Hudson

(UN) Nutritious-Facts: Healthy People are Bad for Capitalism
18"x24"
Ink, Pencil, Prisma, and Acrylic on Archival Paper