3 of 52 'TASTY PLASTIC'

'TASTY PLASTIC' (8 5/8 L x 11 1/2 W x 2 3/4" D) week of August 31st

I was in the grocery store yesterday and noticed this kid all jacked up on sugar while running around pretty much unchecked. The only time he stood still was to squeeze green, translucent, liquid candy from a plastic dispenser onto a yellow, opaque sucker. Every time he stopped to reapplied the squeeze candy onto the sucker it reminded me of a biathlete; total focus and efficiency followed by extreme physical exertion. He stopped mid-sprint, administered the squeeze candy with shocking calm and attention, then completely switched into a demon bolting down the isle at full speed until the next high-fructose fix. I later noticed his younger sister who had already finished her chemical treat. She was vigorously trying to suck out the residual liquid candy from the plastic dispenser while on the verge of a melt down. Their mother was thrilled about the great price on cases of Mountain Dew. Whatever happened to just worrying about cavities?

Tasty Plastic’s inter frame is a painted piece of MDF. The top sheet layer is ¼” frosted acrylic which rests ¾” above the colored MDF. This arrangement produces a mild glow when light penetrates the acrylic surface. Above this background is a steel shelf which houses a rock I found at Indian beach and tumbled for four weeks. The rock is easily removable and gives a tangible reward for those who take the time to observe. Thank you for your interest, I am on to the next weeks piece.