ginger Rasmussen
Mixed-media Artist & Silversmith
Mixing up artistic traditions.
2018-2019
What does an unhealthy environment mean for the health of our furture? With historic techniques and alternate materials, these pieces ask viewers to question their impact on nature. Anatomical references highlight the health implications of climate change.
Mixed media paper & plastic sculpture with charcoal drawings on top. Images illustrate human health concerns from Climate change--including bronchial tree, blood cells, and plastic micro-fibers
First panel of Diptych Mud on paper 2018
Second panel of diptych Mud on paper 2018
Paper, charcoal, plastic, and alternate material 2018 Image depicts a diagram of human skin tissue, which resembles layers of the soil.
detail image (side view)
Hand raised copper mask, with cast bronze bottle caps and plastic bottles for air plants. Entirely handcrafted, except the belt and the bottles which have been altered.
detail image
Hand Painted Enamel on copper 2019
detail image The lungs stand out due to their uncanny similarity to trees.