Object from Clandestine Possessions

In "Clandestine Possessions: New Collaborative Work by Mariah Tate Klemens and James Pederson" (2017), sculptures are decoys for common domestic paraphernalia, referencing and exaggerating the mass-produced, imitation luxury furnishings so common in today’s world. They stand in stark contrast to the environment so carefully curated by Charles and Sarah Allis. The artists, as agents of mass popular culture, have created an installation that helps us look critically at the objects most of us accumulate as we shop at big-box stores like Target and IKEA, places where cheap materials and faux finishes are the norm. We are asked to examine the role these objects play in conveying the legacy of their makers along with that of their collectors. Curated by James Pederson in collaboration with museum staff.

Photography by Kevin Miyazaki.