Laura Di Piazza

These works address the woman with dominant tendencies, who was likely raised to play nice. Here, she enforces control and is anything but nice. She is as bold as her boundaries, and her submissives are willing to stretch. Many men have dominant roles in many areas of our society. Perhaps for balance or to surrender to their already-present servile nature, there are men who like or even love to hang their dominant role on the bedroom door-knob and become their lover’s submissive and obey her every command.

Vanessa Diaz

that from which begins its presence. Wooden rails, paint, charcoal. 30 x 18 x 15.5 inches. 2012*

Within the private realm of the home, routine behaviors and habits physically shape the area and objects within—cushions sinking from body weight; scuffmarks on the front door, stains, scratches. Evidence of use is an indication of time past. In this work, dense layers of paint coat the tips of decaying wooden rails, strengthening individual components into a structural a whole. Preserving the dwelling from deterioration requires consistent maintenance, intentional concealment is a sign of resilience.