Michi Meko USA, b. 1973
Oak Catskins: Damn Annoying Squigs. Swollen Eyes By Moonlight, An unseen Painting, 2022
Tassel, Acrylic, Aerosol, Oil Pastel, Gold Leaf, Aerosol Hologram Glitter, White Colored Pencil. India ink, Yellow GA Corn Grits, Gouache on Wood Panel
44 x 41 in
111.8 x 104.1 cm
111.8 x 104.1 cm
8556
Further images
The tassels covering the surface of this work are meant to represent catkins, the squiggly fronds that dangle from oak trees. Catkins are dying “male” flowers that pollinate “female' flowers....
The tassels covering the surface of this work are meant to represent catkins, the squiggly fronds that dangle from oak trees. Catkins are dying “male” flowers that pollinate “female" flowers. In Georgia, there is a pollen season when the squiggly catkins, or “squigs,” are everywhere causing everyone’s allergies to kick up. They look a lot like the fringe in this painting. If you were to lift the tassels in this work you would see that a painting exists underneath, being forever hidden by the tassels, like a clear view of the world blocked by allergy swollen eyes.