Medium Well

Cast aluminum, paint, acrylic and cardboard

10 x 9 x 9 in.

Society often pressures boys to avoid putting care into their outfits, lest they be labeled as "fragile" or "girly." However, I believe there is no shame in expressing oneself, regardless of gender. Boys should not be confined to stereotypically rugged activities, and embracing “fabulousness” transcends gender boundaries. In this piece, I have cast an oversized hamburger in metal to symbolize toxic masculinity, while simultaneously adorning it with various shades of pink patterns. Aluminum, a robust material, becomes vulnerable once coated in layers of paint, reflecting the mutable nature of surface. This vulnerability is further emphasized by the "do not hand-wash" and "do not dry clean" logos displayed on the tag.