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Strawberry Kisses, 2021, paper towel, tengucho 9g paper, cardboard, and strawberry stain, 5.1 oz, 13 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches (45.085 x 32.385 x 6.35 cm) 1200US

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A rectangular 13 1/2 x 11 1/4 inch painting hangs against a warm white background. Several layers of archival tengucho paper are stretched over a white cardboard frame. The slightly rounded corners create soft edges, and the muted shapes bear resemblance to lips. Curved shapes are created by pressing strawberry slices on a paper towel removing moisture before consumption. The stain fades towards the edges and is reminiscent of a lipstick blot stain on tissue.

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Strawberry Kisses, 2021 hangs on a warm white colored wall. Linen drapery cascades down the wall to the left of the painting. The curtains have a string attached to their bottom half, which is used to tie the drapes together.

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Four fuchsia gerbera daisies are spread out in a clear Tiffany & Co. vase. The vase sits to one side of a rustic, turquoise accent table. Linen drapes are pushed open in front of white French sliding doors. The daylight shines on the pale oak hardwood floors and warm white walls. Strawberry Kisses, 2021 hangs on the wall above a single white decora outlet, which is installed 12 inches above the floor. An irregularly shaped flat piece of marble sits on the oak floors to the right of the outlet.

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The Strawberry Kisses, 2021 close-up details the dampened magenta stains. They resemble soft echos of blotted lipstick on a tissue.

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A hexagonal-shaped living room is painted warm white. A rectangular fireplace is bordered with warm peach colored stone. Recess lights are installed on the white ceiling. Strawberry Kisses, 2021 hangs between drapery and the fireplace. Four fuchsia gerbera daisies sit on a rustic, decorative accent table to the left of the fireplace. The daisies sit in a clear Tiffanly & Co. vase. The vase has water inside and sits to the right of the turquoise accent table. Mmm Hmm, 2021 sits inside of the fireplace. To the right of the fireplace is a handmade, birch lumber media storage with a Nest Wifi – Mesh Router and an Apple TV set sitting on top. HDMI cables run above the rectangular media storage and connect to a flat-screen TV. The TV is installed to the right of the table. The TV screen reflects the daisies across the room and the French doors behind the daisies. Just outside the doors the TV reflects an obscure image of an outdoor area.