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I studied and was reasonably certain I could win. The only problem was I could not discern the shapes of the state from the back of the classroom. I asked the sister to move forward until I was literally 6 feet away. I knew every capital but since I had an unfair advantage I do not recall if she awarded a prize. What I do know is that she called my parents and told them I needed glasses.

So I received a pair of new prescription glasses for near sightedness. Now in addition to carrying a briefcase, I was now “4-eyes.” Despite the negative implications and daily hassles, what mattered now was that I could see clearly for the first time. Everything was sharp, ordered and definitive.

Remembering this event, I wanted to re-create the experience of seeing out of focus. In 2010, Utilizing a table top set up of old and new enamelware, I produced a series of lush images that recalled my first visual experiences.

In 2016, I thought it would be interesting to take these photos and use them as a basis for a series of new sculptures, trying to replicate the glowing amorphous shapes. I was not successful, hence the title, “Hubris.” But something else happened as evidenced by these sculptures in this catalog.