“Dozens of Things That I Want”
For a relatively few years, in the early second half of the twentieth century, economic distribution began to distribute in a more egalitarian manner.o survive well, and potentially improve their environment, on the income of one family member.
Then capital reasserted itself, thus reestablishing an inclination toward income disparity.
The installation for “Dozens of Things That I Want” has four primary elements.
The first part is “Listings.” These are 12 two-dimensional pieces, each with appropriated imagery and accompanying text, in the manner of real estate listings as are displayed on office windows. Each panel is framed and sized at 24”x18”. They display cardboard boxes that are used as shelter in various scenarios.
Second is a book, lying on a desktop, titled “A Dozen Things That You Want.” It consists of 15 chapters, each containing a dozen appropriated images that exemplify the lifestyle that wealth realizes.
The third element is a sculptural piece called “Pastry: The splendiferous domicile of Leon Kritke.” Its dimensions are 78”x60”x78”.
The fourth element is a group of cardboard boxes. The boxes lie flat on the floor in two or three stacks, to heights ranging from 2’ to 7’ or 8’. The scenario is that these boxes may be purchased, or in the case of institutions have donations solicited. For example, in Los Angeles, there will be a list of freeway intersections made available that one can “attain” when one has “purchased” a box. The values of these freeway intersections vary according to location.
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