Emily Burkhead
October 10 – 21, 2022 | Kresge Gallery 110
JELLO is…
fake
see-through
camp
childish
nostalgic
fragile
glowing
current
cheugy
adaptable
glitter
puffy stickers
sensual
PINK
spandex
Claire’s
keychains
elastic
pastel
artificial
Lipsmackers
rainbow
kitsch
expression
Special thanks to Walt Peebles, Jacquelynn Sullivan Gould, Lily Woodruff, Tanya Hartman, Lorelei D’Andriole, Ellen McCallum, and Rebecca Casement for their guidance, help with fabrication, and support. To my mother, Martha, and Aunt Mary who taught me all I know about sewing. And lastly to my partner, Henry, for his unrelenting encouragement, assistance, and comfort.