Starting Blocks

Starting Blocks
Jancar Gallery, Los Angeles, 2014

Ten sculptures based on swimming starting blocks, using international regulations for their dimensions, height, and slope. Materials and construction vary, drawing from vernacular architecture and design.

Installation views: Ruben Diaz

1, 2014
Stucco, wire mesh, glass tiles, paint, LED lights, battery, toggle switch, and wood
19 × 19 × 17 in. (48.3 × 48.3 × 43.2 cm)

2, 2011
Steel, paint
22.75 × 19 × 19.25 in. (57.8 × 48.3 × 48.9 cm)

3, 2014
Steel, vinyl sticker
25 × 19 × 22.5 in. (63.5 × 48.3 × 57.2 cm)

3, 2014
Steel, vinyl sticker
25 × 19 × 22.5 in. (63.5 × 48.3 × 57.2 cm)

4, 2014
Rubber, fiberglass
18.875 × 19 × 20 in. (47.9 × 48.3 × 50.8 cm)

5, 2011
Steel
18.5 × 19 × 4.25 in. (47 × 48.3 × 10.8 cm)

6, 2011
Wood, screws, hinges
18.5 × 19 × 25 in. (47 × 48.3 × 63.5 cm)

7, 2014
Steel, paint, chrome plating
19 × 19 × 17 in. (48.3 × 48.3 × 43.2 cm)

8, 2014
Plastic
28.75 × 19 × 14.25 in. (73 × 48.3 × 36.2 cm)

9, 2013
Sea shells, wood, glue
20.5 × 19 × 28.75 in. (52.1 × 48.3 × 73 cm)

10, 2011
Concrete, steel casters
18.5 × 19 × 18.625 in. (47 × 48.3 × 47.3 cm)

8, 2012
Oil crayon and pencil on paper
20 × 26 in. (50.8 × 66 cm)

10, 2010
Colored pencil on paper
20 × 24 in. (50.8 × 61 cm)

6, 2012
Colored pencil on paper
20 × 26 in. (50.8 × 66 cm)

9, 2013
Colored pencil on paper
20 × 26 in. (50.8 × 66 cm)

4, 2010
Colored pencil on paper
20 × 24 in. (50.8 × 61 cm)

Untitled, 2010
Colored pencil on paper
20 × 26 in. (50.8 × 66 cm)