JELLO

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.