A perfect example of an artist's creativity encompassing human anatomy with material culture. This skeleton may look like a sample displayed for a science class, au contraire, this sample would be more apt for an art class because this one-of-a-kind skeleton has no bones.
Ben Cuevas knitted this skeleton and placed on cans of condensed milk in a lotus position, and calls it 'Transcending The Material'. This piece was exhibited in Wassaic Project Summer Music and Arts Festival. The cans (by Borden Company) denote Wassaic's local history because Borden had a condensed milk factory in Wassaic.
"My work in installation art incorporates a variety of mediums that are determined organically by nature of each piece. Fiber, specifically knitted and crochet, is a central element in my installation practise. I enjoy rich culture and social history that surrounds fiber arts, as well as blending the distinctions between art and craft." says Ben.
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