There Goes the Neighborhood

 

1999, 24"h x 18"w x 6"d

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The Story

This piece is a commentary on how related groups behave toward an obviously different individual, who wishes to become part of the group.

In this instance, we have a neighborhood of gargoyles living in peace for centuries.  Then on day Frankenstein’s monster moves into their midst. It is obvious; he is not one of them.  The gargoyle in the background is obviously distraught.  But wait; a short time later someone kills the monster, by driving a nail into his head.  Now the same gargoyle that was distraught earlier, is sympathetic and crying, “why did they do it?”.

The ugly clay pigeons have their own neighborhood; a pretty cardinal moves in-it is not accepted.  Yes, it is pretty, but it does not belong.

 

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