“Eve and David”
2015, marble sculptures, hd video
“Eve and David” features two discarded marble statues from Quyang, China. Its history of stone carving has fueled its rise as the global center of garden sculpture industry after China joined the WTO. I carved the details of the workers' bodies directly into the abandoned statues while preserving their former details: objects held in hands, vines, and tree stumps. The project explores the uncertainties under a globalized supply chain and its effects. It highlights the human stories behind this industry and the challenges of creating art.