My friend and I caught the Sound Suits exhibit at the Jack Shainman Gallery on its last day. It's too bad we were unable to see them on a living figure to experience movement and sound. But on mannequins, we were able to see the detail of each garment. They were evocative of Bob Macki gowns, mardi gras, ceremonial robes, and armor. The row of neon fur forms screamed out for animation. From a crafter's eye, the sewing, quilting and beadwork combinations were detailed and beautiful, though some felt overworked. My favorite pieces were assemblages of thrift/junk store bird figurines atop custom metal forms. His use of black yard jockeys as foundations for these outgrowths were well-balanced. He handled scale, bulk and materials beautifully so it packs visual punch, without looking sloppy.
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