All The Things I Wish You Would Have Said
This sculpture is rendered in clear glass, adorned with three ellipses—the silent herald of a message in progress, hanging in the balance. This piece embodies the tension of anticipation, the unspoken words lingering in the air, waiting to be released. The form is inspired by the “incoming message” symbol that appears in most messaging apps. The small bubble with 3 animated dots looms on the screen and you wait to read the message when it is sent.
But what happens when the message is never sent? What happens with the conversations stop?
This sculpture explores that notion. The vessel akin to ancient bottles, invites viewers to immerse themselves in the narrative, projecting their own thoughts and emotions into the open space of the artwork. This empty vessel serves not only as a receptacle for personal reflection but also as a contemporary lachrymatory, echoing the ancient tradition of capturing tears as tangible manifestations of grief. However rather than tears, this modern lachrymatory is filled with all the things I wish my ex husband would have said to me to save our marriage.
Through this work, I aim to explore the profound sense of loss associated with the words left unspoken—the conversations suspended in a perpetual state of liminality. It is a poignant reflection on the longing for connection, the desire to articulate our deepest emotions, and the profound impact of what remains unsaid.
Learn more about this piece and the body of work FRACTURED here.