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My grandmother had COPD. I attached a compressor to the output of her neutralizer in an attempt to capture her breath. In an exhibition, I filled 3 pods with her air and allowed it to slowly dissipate from the forms. She passed before the last tank emptied.

breathing sculpture
Anaerobic Pod 1
Air from my grandmother's lungs, frosted vinyl, steel stands, and air tanks.
3 pods, each approx 26 inches diameter on 33 inch stands
2015